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The Sphinx

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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 1002666
Nathaniel Hone

The Sphinx

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Ireland
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Artist / MakerNathaniel Hone
Date1892
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionNational Gallery of Ireland
LocationNational Gallery of Ireland
About the Artist

BiographyNathaniel Hone (1831–1917) — Irish artist (1831-1917).Nathaniel Hone worked as painter and is associated with Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1831 to 1917, born in Dublin. Their work is linked to Orientalism.DisciplinespainterBorn1831, DublinDied1917NationalityIrelandMovementOrientalismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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