Daedalus and Icarus, (painting)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

artist
Brun, Charles
Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 239
They have just come out of the Minos' labyrinth, and they are about fixing on the wings they had been manufacturing to effect their escape. A very remarkable composition, well executed, and good finish. [P. 20.]
Synopsis of a Valuable Collection of Old Italian Paintings, and other Rare Articles of Fine Arts, in the possession Mr. John Clark, now exhibiting at No. 333 Broadway, the building having been thoroughly fixed for the purpose, under his direction. Admittance 25 cts. Catalogues 12 1/2 cts. New York: Samuel Adams, Printer, No. 59 Gold Street. 1840.
1876
Control number
AECI 05450220
Type
Paintings
Exhibition Catalogs
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
Topic
Mythology--Classical--Daedalus
Mythology--Classical--Icarus
Figure group--Male
Record ID
siris_aeci_102043
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