George Dance, 1741–1825, British, "Curtius Leaping into the Gulph", undated
- Title:
- "Curtius Leaping into the Gulph"
- Date:
- undated
- Materials & Techniques:
- Graphite and watercolor on cream laid paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm), Frame: 12 3/4 × 12 1/8 × 1/2 inches (32.4 × 30.8 × 1.3 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper right: "Curtius leaping tio the Gulph | the Gulph"; inscribed in graphite in upper right corner of frame: "13051/Mellon"; card attached to rear of frame reads: " | 685-008 | CHARLES RYSKAMP | This drawing by Dance | Shows a horse in a prance | And Marcus Curtius, | Famous for closing the gap in the gulph | Of the Forum. | Now Paul and his horse - we implore 'em | Won't have to save | Alcoa or Gulf of the dollar. | With key to the Mint, | Or a filly as fine, he'll sprint | Or the gulf(ph?) to enthrall 'er. | 11 June 1973 Happy Birthday! | "
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1995.23.11
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- gulf | horse (animal) | horseback riding | leaping | religious and mythological subject
- Associated Places:
- Italy | Lazio | Roma
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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