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19th century
Anacreon and Sappho
Brown ink and wash over graphite on paper.
10 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches (277 x 225 mm)
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
1980.79:22
Inscription:
Inscribed at bottom below drawing, at left: Anacreon; at right: Sappho.
Provenance:
Herman Cohen, Sandy Hook, Conn.
Summary:
Drawing shows the full length figure of Anacreon standing in profile at left, facing right, with a scroll in his hand, while Sappho stands at right, facing left and playing the lyre as she leans upon a plinth fitted with a seat supported by two swans.
Associated names:
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
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