Antigonus Disposing of Perdita

Mary Hoareca. 1781

Details

Title: Antigonus Disposing of Perdita
Creator: Mary Hoare, 1753–1820, British
Creator Lifespan: 1753/1820
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: female
Date Created: ca. 1781
Physical Dimensions: Mount: 23 1/16 x 18 5/8 inches (58.5 x 47.3 cm) Sheet (cropped to image): 22 3/8 x 18 9/16 inches (56.8 x 47.2 cm) Sheet (mounted inscription): 2 1/16 x 18 3/8 inches (5.2 x 46.7 cm)
Subject Keywords: rocks (landforms), gesturing, sleeping, trunk, princess, coast, shore (landform), servant, man, standing, waves (natural events), storm, science, meteorology, baby, children, grief, sadness, boat, ship, cloak, sail, blanket, desert, marine art, papers, literary theme
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Watercolor with brown and black ink and scraping over graphite on thick, textured, cream laid paper mounted on thick, textured, beige card with additional inscribed sheet mounted lower center
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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