Cleopatra on the Cydnus to Meet Antony

Alfred Edward Chalonca. 1821

Details

Title: Cleopatra on the Cydnus to Meet Antony
Creator: Alfred Edward Chalon, 1780–1860, British
Creator Lifespan: 1780/1860
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: ca. 1821
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 19 1/2 x 14 3/8 inches (49.6 x 36.5 cm)
Subject Keywords: wings, cupids, veil, swans, boat, quiver, platter, barge, nudes, torch, crown, sail, oars, bracelets, necklaces, marine art, procession, conch, carving, women, garlands, men, columns, flowers (plants), buildings, Pavilions, literary theme
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Brown ink with gray wash and scraping over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

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