Orpheus and Cerberus
| Title | Orpheus and Cerberus |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777) |
| Date | c. 1765 18th century |
| Medium | sandstone |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Germany, near Bamberg, 18th century Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Orpheus and Cerberus, c. 1765. Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777). Sandstone ; with base: 304.8 cm (120 in.); base: 38.1 x 102.9 x 102.9 cm (15 x 40 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.); without base: 182.9 x 106.7 x 61 cm (72 x 42 x 24 in.); pedestal: 89.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 cm (35 1/4 x 35 x 35 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1971.65 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Orpheus and Cerberus” is a work by Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777), dated c. 1765. It is executed in sandstone and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Dated to c. 1765. Explore the wider set of works from the 18th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: Germany, near Bamberg, 18th century. Browse more public-domain art from Germany.
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