AMICA ID:
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MIA_.48.13.9
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AMICA Library Year:
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1998
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Object Type:
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Textiles
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Creator Name:
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Caron, Antoine
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Creator Nationality:
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European; French
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Creator Role:
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central design
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Creator Dates/Places:
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1521 - 1599
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Gender:
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M
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Creator Death Place:
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Paris
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Creator Name-CRT:
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Antoine Caron
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Creator Name:
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Lerambert, Henry
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Creator Nationality:
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European; French
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Creator Role:
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border design and central cartoon
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Gender:
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M
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Creator Name-CRT:
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attributed to Henry Lerambert
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Title:
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The Colossus of Rhodes
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View:
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Front
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Creation Date:
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1611 - 1627
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Creation Start Date:
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1611
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Creation End Date:
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1627
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Materials and Techniques:
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silk, wool, gold, silver
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Classification Term:
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tapestries
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Dimensions:
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H.186-3/4 x W.264 in., irregular
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Component Measured:
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overall
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Measurement Unit:
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in
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Owner Location:
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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ID Number:
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48.13.9
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Credit Line:
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The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund
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Inscriptions:
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MARKS
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Rights:
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Context:
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Dominating this scene is the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. He watches as the widowed Greek queen, Artemisia, in the central boat, directs the capture of the city. The principle that a queen as well as a king could not only protect a kingdom but also initiate military actions was a concept that was useful to reinforce the personal power of several regent queens of France during the 16th and 17th centuries. The reference to important historic personages or events incorporated into tapestry images frequently gives power by association to the people who own these large, impressive hangings. From the Stories of Queen Artemisia series. |
Related Image Identifier Link:
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MIA_.2131c.tif
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