Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Giles Hussey, 1710–1788, British
Title:
Study of classical scultpure of Laocoon
Date:
between 1730 and 1768
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream tracing paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 1/4in. (31.4 x 23.5cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.2828
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
figure study | Classical | father | sons | boys | Greek | hero | snakes | Laocoon and his twin sons are strangled by two serpents during the preparations for a sacrifice | twins | strangling | legend
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:14585