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Antigone Pouring a Libation over the Corpse of Her Brother Polynices

Q: When was "Antigone Pouring a Libation over the Corpse of Her Brother Polynices" created?

This artwork was created 1867–70; carved 1870.

Q: Is "Antigone Pouring a Libation over the Corpse of Her Brother Polynices" in the public domain?

Yes, Antigone Pouring a Libation over the Corpse of Her Brother Polynices is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

William Henry Rinehart

1867–70; carved 1870

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

70 1/4 x 24 x 39 1/2 in. (178.4 x 61 x 100.3 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of the family of John H. Hall, in his memory, 1891

Department

The American Wing

Culture

American

Rights

Public Domain

About William Henry Rinehart

1825–1874 • United States

American, Union Bridge, Maryland 1825–1874 Rome

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