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Philactetes Applies the Torch of Hercules to the Funeral Pyre
Felice Giani1780–1800
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Philactetes shown at left in foreground, bow and quiver lie at right. Hercules still living lies upon burning pile.
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- Title: Philactetes Applies the Torch of Hercules to the Funeral Pyre
- Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
- Date Created: 1780–1800
- Location Created: Italy
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on light blue laid paper
- Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
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