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Richard Wilson — The Destruction of Niobe's Children
Richard Wilson

The Destruction of Niobe's Children

Richard Wilson's 'The Destruction of Niobe's Children' is an oil on canvas depicting a classical mythological tragedy with dramatic composition and lighting. The work showcases 18th-century history painting tradition and psychological intensity.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Collector, Dealer, Connoisseur: The Vision of Richard L. Feigen

October 18, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 47

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Richard Wilson, The Destruction of Niobe's Children

Richard Wilson's 'The Destruction of Niobe's Children' is an oil on canvas depicting a classical mythological tragedy with dramatic composition and lighting. The work showcases 18th-century history painting tradition and psychological intensity.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dramatic, Landscape, Dark Tones, Romanticism, Nature, Narrative, British, Mythological, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

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Art Institute of Chicago