After John Flaxman
Scylla 1805

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Artwork details

Artist
After John Flaxman 1755–1826
Title
Scylla
From The Odyssey of Homer
Date 1805
Medium Engraving and etching on paper
Dimensions Image: 172 x 290 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference
T11206
View this artwork by appointment, at Tate Britain's Prints and Drawings Rooms

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