Oil Painting on Board "Tithonus"

Item Details

An oil painting on board titled Tithonus, dated 2000. In Greek mythology, Tithonus was a Trojan prince and lover of Eos, goddess of the dawn. Eos asked Zeus to turn her lover immortal, but forgot to ask for eternal youth. Tithonus became an immortal but continued to age, eventually transforming into a cricket. Signed illegibly, dated, and titled to the verso.

Condition

- small areas of scuffing and missing board to the corners and edges.

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Item #

16NYC998-2639