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The Fall of Phaeton

Thomas Rowlandson1756/1827

National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

From the collection of

National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Details

Title: The Fall of Phaeton
Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Date Created: 1756/1827
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Medium: pen and brown and gray ink with gray wash over graphite, corrected in white gouache, on wove paper
Object Credit: Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Dimensions: sheet: 31.2 x 22.5 cm (12 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Classification: Drawing
Artist School: British
Artist Nationality: British
Artist Details: British, 1756 - 1827

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