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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