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Description: | A dramatic depiction of Phaeton in his father's chariot. Phaeton is seen at close quarters, in profile to the right, from the side of the chariot; he places a hand on the top of his lowered head in a gesture of failure and despair, leaning his muscular arm against the curved arm of the chariot; his eyes are wide, mouth open and brow furrowed, with his lengthy hair trailing down his neck. Acanthus swag ornamentation embellishes the side of the chariot.
Technique: oil on canvas
medium: oil paint
Phaeton by William Hilton R.A., 1820 (circa), (1882.18). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.14 | Go to resource |
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