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Massard after Charles Monnet (1732-1808)
Theseus and Achelous, Ovid's Metamorphoses, French Classical engraving, 1768

1768

$95
£71.51
€82.24
CA$133.67
A$146.55
CHF 76.80
MX$1,779.67
NOK 958.22
SEK 906.82
DKK 613.86

About the Item

Copper-line engraving by Massard after Charles Monnet (1732-1808). Theseus returns from the Calydonian hunt and is met by the river god Achelous. From 'Les Metamorphoses d'Ovide', published in Paris in 1768. Ink stamp on reverse reads 'Manufre de M.ge le Duc D'angouleme a Paris'. Porcelain interest. 220mm by 145mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    Massard after Charles Monnet (1732-1808)
  • Creation Year:
    1768
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Ink stamp on reverse reads 'Manufre de M.ge le Duc D'angouleme a Paris'.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426431482

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