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Description: | The painting is one of eight panels set into the wall of the Old Library. It is painted in grisaille, a technique of painting that was often used to convey the impression of classical sculpture. Biagio Rebecca excelled in this technique. He collaborated with Robert Adam who was responsible for the overall design of the room. A preparatory sketch by Adam for this work indicates their manner of working. Rebecca simplified Adam's ideas to achieve an ordered composition within the space available. The subject shows Homer being crowned by Apollo, while maidens perform a religious rite. | Subjects: | history; mythology (Apollo); figure (Homer) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Rebecca, Biagio (Italian painter, 1735-1808, active in Great Britain) Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8692... | Go to resource |
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