Giles Hussey, 1710–1788, British, Study of classical scultpure of Laocoon, between 1730 and 1768
- Title:
- Study of classical scultpure of Laocoon
- Part Of:
Collective Title: Album of 36 Drawings Selected by Benjamin West, P.R.A.
- Date:
- between 1730 and 1768
- Materials & Techniques:
- Pen and brown ink, and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream tracing paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 1/4in. (31.4 x 23.5cm)
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.2828
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- boys | Classical | father | figure study | Greek | hero | Laocoon and his twin sons are strangled by two serpents during the preparations for a sacrifice | legend | snakes | sons | strangling | twins
- Associated People:
- Laocoön
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Link:
- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:14585
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