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The sacrifice of Iphigenia

The sacrifice of Iphigenia

Medium
black chalk and grey and light brown wash heightened with white
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk and grey and light brown wash heightened with white
Measurements
48.5 × 38.4 cm
Accession Number
1278.986-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Ceremonial and Funerary Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
drapery (representations) Greece (nation) Iphigenia (Greek character) knife weapons Pelopónnisos (general region) sacrifices (religious ceremonies) soldiers violence

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