The death of Sappho. Engraving by A.J. Nargeot.

  • Nargeot, Adrien, 1837-
Date:
1800-1899
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43724i
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The death of Sappho. Engraving by A.J. Nargeot. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Sappho was a poetess (c. 600 BC) from the Greek island of Lesbos. In this print she is in the water having jumped off a cliff, and is surrounded by mermaids

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Paris : Ch. Chardon aine

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 15 x 10 cm

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La mort de Sapho. A. Nargeot sc.

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Wellcome Collection 43724i

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