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Procris And Cephalus by Joseph Mallord William Turner
Procris and Cephalus
Procris And Cephalus by Joseph Mallord William Turner
Procris And Cephalus by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Procris and Cephalus

After (London, England, 1775 - 1851)
Date1812
Mediummezzotint on paper
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsOverall: Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1929 by George Thomas Clough.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG007149
About MeIn Greek mythology, Procris was accidentally killed by her husband Cephalus using a magical spear that never misses its target.
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In Greek mythology, Procris was accidentally killed by her husband Cephalus using a magical spear that never misses its target. Can you see Cephalus' shame and despair?

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