File:Italy, Naples, Capo di Monte, 18th century - Hercules, Deianeira and Nessus - 1939.192 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif
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[edit]Hercules, Deianeira and Nessus
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Hercules, Deianeira and Nessus |
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| Object type | sculpture | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
Charles III, King of Naples, established the Capodimonte royal porcelain factory under his patronage in 1743. Responding to the success of Northern European porcelain factories, the Capodimonte group perfected their soft paste porcelain and produced a variety of high quality objects, ranging from Rococo-inspired decorative arts to more sculptural works. This unpainted figural group depicts the climax of an episode from the later life of Hercules. His heroic nature prevented Hercules from adapting to domestic life, much to the dismay of his wife, Dejanira. Growing tired of his absence, on one occasion Dejanira pursued Hercules. When she reached a river she could not cross, Dejanira accepted a ride from a centaur, Nessus, who, after taking her half way, attempted to abduct her. Here we see Dejanira clinging to her husband, who has arrived in time to slay Nessus with a poison-tipped arrow. --Dominique Pen (July 2013) |
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| Date | 18th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Glazed ceramic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Overall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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European Painting and Sculpture |
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1939.192 |
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| Place of creation | Italy, Naples, Capo di Monte, 18th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial Collection | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1939.192 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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