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Hercules and Antaeus
Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798–1863)
1847–49
Medium/Technique
Pen lithograph from transfer paper
Dimensions
26 x 43.6 cm (10 1/4 x 17 3/16 in.); Legacy dimension: Sheet: 315 x 448 mm.
Credit Line
Lee M. Friedman Fund
Accession Number1987.299
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Delteil 129
DescriptionPrinted by Bertauts, Paris
The giant Antaeus' strength derived from his contact with earth. The ancient superhero Hercules overpowered him by lifting him from the earth.
The giant Antaeus' strength derived from his contact with earth. The ancient superhero Hercules overpowered him by lifting him from the earth.
Marks
Collectors' marks, ll: Alfred Beurdeley (Lugt 421); Philippe Burty (Lugt 413)
ProvenancePhilippe Burty (1830–1890); Alfred Beurdeley (1847–1919)