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The Birth of Europe - Original Etching on Paper - 20th Century

20th Century

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Europe’s Birth is an original and splendid etching on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good with small foxing along the right margin. The artwork represents the mythological goddess Europe seated on a big fish, Europa is a figure of Greek mythology; she was the princess of Tire and queen of Crete and is eponymous of the European continent. a combination of the beauty of nature and woman, skillfully depicted with details, expressed through skilful drawing. The myth of Europa and Zeus may have its origin in a sacred union between the Phoenician deities `Aštar and `Aštart (Astarte), in bovine form. here artist by putting in the scene of the sea the Europe masterly revives the myth.
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1095291stDibs: LU65036991242

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