Miravan Opening the Tomb of his Ancestors
Joseph Wright of Derby (after) 1734 - 1797
Summary
A group of figures inside a tomb. There is a door to the left with two figures standing in the doorway. A decorative sarcophagus can be seen to the right with two workmen beside it. There are broken slabs and tools lying at their feet. A young man is standing at centre left with his right hand outstretched to the door and his left hand covering his eyes. He is wearing a cloak and turban.
Object Name
Miravan Opening the Tomb of his Ancestors
Creators Name
Date Created
1773
Dimensions
plate mark: 50.4cm x 35.5cm
support: 51.2cm x 36.2cm
accession number
1978.113
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
Mezzotint
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