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Thetis Bearing the Armour to Achilles
Public Domain

William Bond

Thetis Bearing the Armour to Achilles

n.d.

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William Bond

Thetis Bearing the Armour to Achilles

n.d.

Physical Qualities Engraving, 229 × 168 mm. (9 × 6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.339
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower of lower margin "Engraved by Wm. Bond, from a Picture by Benjamin West, Esqr. P. R. A. and Historical Painter to His Majesty; now in the possession of --- [page cut off]" In lower margin in center, the title, and under it verse from the "Iliad" beginning: "The immortal Arms the Goddess Mother bears----" Under picture at left "Class I Painting" At right for "the Fine Arts of the English School" In center "Printed by S. Bell & J. Wright"

Artist

William Bond

British, active 1799-1833

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