Daedalus finding the Body of Icarus by Henry Thomson

This picture has a special interest for Swansea, as it was acquired in 1880 by Deffett Francis, who gave his collection of prints and drawings to the Art Gallery.

Details

Category:
Classical/Mythological
Medium:
Oil on canvas Dimensions: 198 x 218 cm
Art Fund grant:
£1,000 ( Total: £1,800)
Acquired in:
1973
Vendor:
Agnew's

His taste in paintings, which were not included in his gift, was until unrepresented until this acquisition.

Provenance

Deffett Francis.

Venue details

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Alexandra Road, Swansea Swansea SA1 5DZ 01792 516900 www.glynnviviangallery.org

Entry details

Free entry to all
Free exhibitions to all

Closed for redevelopment until spring 2014

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