Museum purchase, 1974.71.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright undetermined

Mythological Scene 1

MakerMade for Charles Noel Flagg American, 1848 - 1916

MediumPainting; oil on wood

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 37 7/8 × 10 1/8in. (96.2 × 25.7cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionWooden panel that was part of a four-panel door. With 1974.71.2 it comprises one picture. 1974.71.1 is a mythological ocean scene. The background is mostly water in light green tones with hints of white froth. There are three sea birds wheeling around above the water. The foreground shows two horse-like animals, the front halves of which are visible, with their rear portions in the water. They are rearing, and there is foam at their feet.

Object number1974.71.1

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