Apotheosis of Homer, Ingres

Apotheosis of Homer, Ingres

Item Information

Title:
Apotheosis of Homer, Ingres
Description:
Apothesis of Homer from painting by Ingres 1780-1867, engraved by Achille Martinet 1806-1877. Homer sits on a stone throne outside in front of a Greek temple surrounded by a large crowd of people paying homage to him. A woman with angel wings holds a crown of laurels just over his head. Note on right corner: Mell, Dec. 3, 1912
Creator:
Ingres, Jean-Auguste-Dominique, 1780-1867
Creator:
Martinet, Achille Louis, 1806-1877
Name on Item:
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (painting) ; Achille Martinet (engraving)
Date:
1877
Format:
Prints
Location:
Perkins School for the Blind
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library
Collection (local):
Blind in Art Collection
Series:
Homer
Subjects:
Blind
Blind in art
Homer
Extent:
1 print
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/vx022053c
Terms of Use:
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
Contact host institution for more information.
Accession #:
AG129_40_0007