Blodeuedd with Math and Gwydion
Catalog no.
1293
Year
1975
Subject
Mythology
Media
Studies /
pen and ink
Size (H x W)
24 x 20 inches
Availability
Not for sale
Blodeuedd, from the Celtic myth, was made from flowers - after the curse laid on her did not die but was changed into an owl. This is a layout study for Cat No. 0135, one of three paintings illustrating the story.
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