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Chalk Drawing - Hymen with a Flaming Torch

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1908P312
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1840 - 1905

Maker Information

Artist:Simeon Solomon - View biography for Simeon Solomon

Notes

One of a number of drawings by Solomon in Birmingham's collection, this one depicts Hymen, who in Greek mythology was worshipped as the god of marriage.

Presented by Cecil F. Crofton, 1908.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
School/Style:Mythology Male Nude Androgyny
Medium:White and black chalk on brown paper.
Material(s):Chalk

Dimensions

Height:535 mm
Width:290 mm