Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus
Artist
Timothy Cole
(American, 1852-1931)
Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner
(British, 1775-1851)
CultureAmerican
Date1900
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/16 x 7 1/8 in. (13.2 x 18.1 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedSigned on block lower left: "Timothy Cole" and in pencil lower right in margin: "Timothy Cole".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.56
Not on view
DescriptionWood engraving on Japan paper. Odysseus sails away from the now-blinded Polyphemus, shouting to him and revealing his escape on the underbellies of Polyphemus's sheep.Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver", Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#169 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931; #240 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Philadelphia Print Club, 11/9-28/31.
