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The Sphinx and the Chimaera
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1921
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
302.58 x 234.31 cm (119 1/8 x 92 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1912 and Picture Fund
Accession Number21.10515
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPaintings
InscriptionsLower left center: J S S/©
ProvenanceThe artist; commissioned by the MFA in 1916 for $40,018 (for 21.10500-21.10515), installed in the Rotunda in 1921.