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Andromeda and Perseus

William Etty (1787–1849)

Manchester Art Gallery

Andromeda and Perseus

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Mythological scene depicting Perseus rescuing Andromeda. The naked figure of Andromeda can be seen to the left, arms raised and chained to a rock. A long red robe hangs behind her, and between her body and the rock, a sea monster looks up towards the flying figure of Perseus. In the background, Perseus holds the head of Medusa in his left hand, and in his right he holds a knife. Below Perseus a group of figures lie amongst one another in the sea, looking towards him. The sea extends to the horizon, and the sky is filled with clouds.

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Title

Andromeda and Perseus

Date

c.1840

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76 x W 63.5 cm

Accession number

1894.4

Acquisition method

gift from George Walthew, 1894

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Unsigned

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William Etty

1787–1849

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