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Pierre Foudrinier
Jupiter sends Iris to Hector. 18th century Classical Greek myth engraving print

1780

$95
£71.01
€82.86
CA$133.40
A$149.26GST Included
CHF 77.48
MX$1,641.31
NOK 903.50
SEK 917.35
DKK 619.44

About the Item

"The two Armies being engaged by break of day, Jupiter sends Iris to bid Hector retire from the Fight, and not return till Agamemnon's wounds had obliged him, to withdraw from the Field of Battle' Copper-line engraving by the French engraver Pierre Foudrinier. Laid 18th century paper. 230mm By 170mm (platemark) 250mm by 200mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    Pierre Foudrinier (French)
  • Creation Year:
    1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Small smudge lower right of image.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124428738712

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