Sculpture of Asclepios from Epidaurus
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/5053.3695 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | A hard film negative, approximately full plate size, a commercial copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 22.5 x 17.5 cm |
| Place |
Epidavros Athens National Archaeological Museum Athens |
| Dates | Latest 1897 |
| Donor/Creator |
The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies English Photographic Company |
| Scope and Content | The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sculpture: Asklepios, relief after Thrakymedes". |
| Notes | A commercial image from the English Photographic Company. Published in vol. 2 of the Gardner's Handbook of Greek Sculpture, . Date of the image, therefore, must date prior to 1896. Note: numerous other images from the English Photographic Company were donated via Shirley Atchley catalogued from SPHS 3401 to 3407; 3421 to 3439 appeared in the 1897 slide catalogue in the Journal of Hellenic Studies. Printed at bottom of the image: Written on bottom of image: "Athens National Museum No. 173. Relief of Asklepios from Epidauros. English Photo Co." |
| Reference |
Gardner, E.A. 1897 A handbook of Greek sculpture, Part II. Part II: 398, fig. 95. 1904 JHS 24: Catalogue of Slides. cxv.SPHS 3695. Link to article 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 97.SPHS 3695. Link to article |