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Daedalus finding the Body of Icarus

Henry Thomson, 1810

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

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Title of artwork, date

Daedalus finding the Body of Icarus, 1810

Date supported

1973

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

198 x 218 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

1800

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