The death of Sappho. Engraving by A.J. Nargeot.
- Nargeot, Adrien, 1837-
- Date:
- 1800-1899
- Reference:
- 43724i
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Sappho was a poetess (c. 600 BC) from the Greek island of Lesbos. In this print she is in the water having jumped off a cliff, and is surrounded by mermaids
Publication/Creation
Paris : Ch. Chardon aine
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 15 x 10 cm
Contributors
Lettering
La mort de Sapho. A. Nargeot sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 43724i
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