Images(2)

Hymen

Alternate TitleWood Nymph

Alternate TitleAllegorical Figure

Painter Thomas Wilmer Dewing (American, 1851–1938)

Painter Maria Oakey Dewing (American, 1845–1927)

Date1884-1886

Place createdUnited States, North America

Place createdNew York, New York, United States, North America

Mediumoil and gold leaf on wood panel

Dimensions37 5/8 × 17 5/16 in. (95.6 × 44 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

DepartmentAmerican Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings

Credit LineThe Edwin and Virginia Irwin Memorial

Accession Number1968.48

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