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The 8th Labour of Hercules: Diomedes, eaten by his own horses: 3992

Object information

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Titles

The 8th Labour of Hercules: Diomedes, eaten by his own horses

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Ottley, William Young

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 183 mm
Width: 124 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WY Ottley.f.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3992
Primary reference Number: 12188
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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