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The Finding of Cyrus (The Education of Cyrus)

1766–67
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Finding of Cyrus (The Education of Cyrus)
  • Series/Portfolio: The Most Capital Paintings in England
  • Engraver: John Boydell (British, Dorrington, Shropshire 1720–1804 London)
  • Artist: After intermediary draftsman Edward Edwards (British, London 1738–1806 London)
  • Artist: After Antonio Maria Vassallo (Italian, 1620–1664)
  • Artist: Formerly said to be after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Il Grechetto) (Italian, Genoa 1609–1664 Mantua)
  • Publisher: John Boydell (British, Dorrington, Shropshire 1720–1804 London)
  • Date: 1766–67
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: sheet: 16 15/16 x 21 1/4 in. (43 x 54 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.62.57v
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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