Hippolyte Reine des Amazones

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Article ID DK0873

Title

Hippolyte Reine des Amazones

Description

View shows Hipoolyte, daughter of the Amazon queen, attacking a lion in Greek mythology.

Year

ca. 1845

Artist

Ray

Historical Description

Hippolyte or Hippolyta is in Greek mythology the daughter of the Amazon queen Otrere and the Olympian god of war Ares. Myth about Theseus, who participates in the campaign of Heracles against the Amazons, Hippolyte is kidnapped by him.

Place of Publication Paris
Dimensions (cm)50 x 60 cm
ConditionTears on upper margin perfectly restored, browned
Coloringgouache
TechniqueLithography

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