Primary Artist

Rupert Bunny (1864–1947)

Title

(Prometheus).

Date made

1896 – c.1898

Category

Print

Print type

monoprint

Technique

monotype, printed in colour, from one zinc plate

Matrix size

23.0 x 29.0 cm (plate-mark)

Edition information

unique impression; no edition

Subject description

Mythological scene of Prometheus chained to a rock on Mount Caucasus (the punishment for stealing fire from heaven) while the vulture who daily feeds on his liver rests nearby.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

109894

Creators

BUNNY, Rupert | (1864–1947) Australian | French | Male | artist