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  • Mercury Conducting the Souls of the Suitors to the Infernal Regions

after John Flaxman

Mercury Conducting the Souls of the Suitors to the Infernal Regions

1805

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After John Flaxman 1755–1826
Part of
The Odyssey of Homer
Medium
Engraving and etching on paper
Dimensions
Image: 175 × 298 mm
Collection
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Acquisition
Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference
T11219
Neoclassicism

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