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Gift of Gertrude E. Mitchell, 1940.3.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
The Death of Marc Antony
Gift of Gertrude E. Mitchell, 1940.3.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

The Death of Marc Antony

DraftsmanAttributed to Laurilla Smith American, 1789 - 1857
MediumDrawing; watercolor on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 25 1/4 × 35in. (64.1 × 88.9cm)
Frame (height x width): 28 1/4 × 38in. (71.8 × 96.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gertrude E. Mitchell
DescriptionWatercolor drawing showing Marc Antony near death with Cleopatra supporting him with her left arm. With her right hand she is holding a cloth to his wound. He is wearing armor; she is wearing a light colored robe and diadem. Behind him is a woman, probably Cleopatra's maid, Charmion.
Object number1940.3.3
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