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A scene from 'The Iliad'
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
History note: Possibly Flaxman sale, Christie's, 26 February 1883, part of lot 7 ("Before the Judges', i.e. a composition of 17 figures; a marriage procession; and a subject from the Iliad £3")
Height: 237 mm
Width: 381 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Newton Robinson, C. E.
Possibly a design for the 'Shield of Achilles'
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 3594
Primary reference Number: 10618
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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