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"The Fight for the Body of Patroclus," from Illustrations to Homer's "Iliad."
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Title
"The
Fight
for the
Body
of
Patroclus
" from
Illustrations
to
Homer's
"
Iliad.
"
Creator
Flaxman, John (English sculptor, draftsman, and designer, 1755-1826)
Date
1793
Cultural Context
English
British
European
Greek
Ancient Greek
Style/Period
Neoclassical
Theme
Engravings (prints)
Prints (visual works)
Intaglio prints
Illustrations (layout features)
Illustrated books
Books
Poems
Poetry
Epics
Narratives (document genres)
Narrative (artistic device)
Storytelling
Myths (literary documents)
Mythology (literary genre)
Legends (folk tales)
Folk tales
Folklore
Scenes (depictions)
Battles
Armed conflicts
Deaths
Figures (representations)
Figurative art
Men (male humans)
Adults
Warriors
Soldiers
Military personnel
Standing
Motion
Nudes (representations)
Nudity
Costume (mode of fashion)
Military uniforms
Uniforms
Armor (protective wear)
Body armor
Greaves
Helmets
Headgear
Crests (helmets)
Phrygian caps
Caps (headgear)
Shields (armor)
Snakes
Animals
Faces (animal or human components)
Heads (animal or human components)
Heads (representations)
Spears (weapons)
Weapons
Subject
Engravings
Prints
Intaglio prints
Illustrations
Book illustrations
Books
Poetry
Storytelling
Myths
Legends
Fighting
Campaigns & battles
Death
Homicides
Men
Adults
Warriors
Soldiers
Military personnel
Dead persons
Victims
Nudes
Muscles
Locomotion
Human locomotion
Standing
Lifting & carrying
Pulling
Clothing & dress
Military uniforms
Uniforms
Armor
Helmets
Headgear
Hats
Shields
Snakes
Reptiles
Animals
Heads (Anatomy)
Faces
Spears
Arms & armament
Description
Engraving
.
People Pictured
Patroclus (Greek mythology)
Measurements
6 5/8 x 13 in (16.8 x 33.6 cm)
Technique
Engraving (action)
Printing (process)
Intaglio printing
Illustration (process)
Inscription
Across the top: Iliad Plate 26 / THE FIGHT FOR THE BODY OF PATROCLUS / 17.276; below image: Patroclus.
Work Type
Engravings
Prints
Intaglio prints
Illustrations
Book illustrations
Source
Eisenman, Stephen F. Nineteenth Century Art: A Critical History. 3rd ed. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2007. (fig. 1.26, p.44)
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center
Format
image/jpeg
Digital File Name
VRC
1153-22.jpg
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