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The Wounded Philoctetes

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Written by: Henry NovakSenior Specialist · Antiquities
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 848418
Nicolai Abildgaard

The Wounded Philoctetes

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byStatens Museum for Kunst
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Artist / MakerNicolai Abildgaard
Date1775
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genremythological painting, nude
TypePainting
CollectionStatens Museum for Kunst
LocationStatens Museum for Kunst
About the Artist

BiographyNicolai Abildgaard (1743–1809) — Danish painter, sculptor and architect (1743–1809).Nicolai Abildgaard worked as painter, furniture designer, sculptor, draftsperson, university teacher and architect and is associated with Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1743 to 1809; born and died in Copenhagen.Disciplinespainter, furniture designer, sculptor, draftsperson, university teacher, architectBorn1743, CopenhagenDied1809, CopenhagenNationalityKingdom of DenmarkSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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