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Theseus and the Minotaur (© V&A Picture Library)
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© V&A Picture Library

Theseus and the Minotaur

Artist: Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1782

Materials: marble

Dimensions: 148 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £1,000 (Total: £3,000)

Vendor: Executors of Lord Londonderry

Review number: 2084 (1962)

Provenance:
Acquired in Vienna before 1822 by 3rd Marquis of Londonderry.

Description:
Group became well-known through engraving by Raphael Morghen.

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