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The Return of Odysseus to his Hearth: 737

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Return of Odysseus to his Hearth

Maker(s)

Painter: Stevens, Alfred George

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Description

Mantelpiece. Oil on wood

Notes

History note: From the bedroom of Mrs Mitchell at Meerbrook Park, Sheffield; F. G. Mitchell, Wendy Vicarage, Royston

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 26.7 cm
Width: 141 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1851 : Spring 1851

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on wood

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 737
Primary reference Number: 3960

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 22 November 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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