The Rape of Persephone

Formerly attributed to William Taverner, 1703–1772, British and William P. Sherlock, c.1780–1850undated

Details

Title: The Rape of Persephone
Creator: Formerly attributed to William Taverner, 1703–1772, British, William P. Sherlock, c.1780–1850
Creator Lifespan: 1780/1850
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: undated
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 17 1/8 × 23 1/8 inches (43.5 × 58.7 cm)
Subject Keywords: abduction, rape, religious and mythological subject, chariot, path, horse, trees, forest, swan
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Pen and brown ink and watercolor on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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