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Oedipus and the Sphinx

Paul Edme Le Rat and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Oedipus and the Sphinx

1868-1891

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Oedipus and the Sphinx

1868-1891

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 160 x 132 mm. (6 5/16 x 5 3/16 in.) Image: 128 x 108 mm. (5 1/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.9799
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in pencil: bottom left, in Lucas' hand "LERAT-"; verso, in Lucas' hand "Ingres / Oedipe et la Sphinx - / Catalogue Pereire / vente 1872"

Markings: None

Artist

Paul Edme Le Rat

1848–1891

French, 1849-1892
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