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Phaeton

William Hilton (1786–1839)

Manchester Art Gallery

Phaeton

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A dramatic depiction of Phaeton in his father's chariot. Phaeton is seen at close quarters, in profile to the right, from the side of the chariot; he places a hand on the top of his lowered head in a gesture of failure and despair, leaning his muscular arm against the curved arm of the chariot; his eyes are wide, mouth open and brow furrowed, with his lengthy hair trailing down his neck. Acanthus swag ornamentation embellishes the side of the chariot.

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Title

Phaeton

Date

c.1820

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 63.5 x W 76.2 cm

Accession number

1882.18

Acquisition method

transferred from the Royal Manchester Institution, 1882

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Unsigned.

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William Hilton

1786–1839

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