Hippolytus

Catalog no.

3733

Year

1975

Subject

Mythology

Media

Studies /
colour

Size (H x W)

17 x 24 inches

Availability

Not for sale
Colour drawing with rollers and black outline. Coloured crayons to gain palette for painting.

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