Wall Painting of Theseus, Slayer of the Minotaur.

Date:
[1976?]
Reference:
2045561i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Credit

Wall Painting of Theseus, Slayer of the Minotaur. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced July 2023 Theseus. Colour process print, ca. 1979.

Description

Photograph of a wall painting from Pompeii, now held by Naples Museum (Inv. 9043), of Theseus depicted having just killed the minotaur which lies on the ground. A crowd has gathered in the right side of the composition.

Publication/Creation

England : [Royal Academy of Arts], [1976?]

Physical description

1 postcard : process print ; 10 x 15 cm

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Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2045561i

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Where to find it

  • Unlabelled photograph album

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