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Cimon and Iphigenia: PD.39-2007

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Titles

Cimon and Iphigenia

Maker(s)

Millais, John Everett

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Description

Cimon, the brute, sees the beautiful Iphigenia asleep and vows to become worthy of her.

Notes

History note: Lord Lawrence of Kingsgate; Paul Oppé; Denys Oppé; John Oppé

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007) by Oppé, John

Dating

1840s
1847 - 1848

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Wood Height 31.6 cm Width 41.3 cm

Materials used in production

Wood
Oil

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Letter in Millais' s handwriting

  • Text: 19 Decr 1881 / Mr Millais remembers / ... [covered up by label] / [pa] inted such ... / a sketch / ... but he does / not know what had / become of either
  • Location: Verso, on a letter stuck to the frame
  • Method of creation: Pen and brown ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.39-2007
Primary reference Number: 140716

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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