Niobe and her children in despair as Apollo aims an arrow at them. Engraving by W. Sharp and S. Smith after R. Wilson.
- Wilson, Richard, 1713-1782.
- Date:
- May 31, 1792
- Reference:
- 2856155i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A wild landscape in a storm. Apollo stands in the storm clouds, upper left, with Artemis (Diana) behind him
Publication/Creation
[London] (No. 58 Castle street east Oxford street) : Publish'd as the Act directs by S.Smith, May 31, 1792.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 50 x 65.5 cm
Lettering
Niobe. From the first picture on that subject painted by Richard Wilson Esq. R.A. The figures engraved by Will.m. Sharp. The landscape by Saml. Smith
Edition
[State published in 1792 with Smith identified as engraver of the landscape and lacking dedication to Sir G. Beaumont].
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2856155i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores