1890 Print Nude Greek Mythology Phaeton Fall Death Chariot Horses Mythical XHB2 XGIC4 Dimensions: Approximately 21

Dimensions: Approximately 21

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Moderate crease - right side

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1890 Print Nude Greek Mythology Phaeton Fall Death Chariot Horses Mythical XHB2 XGIC4 Dimensions: Approximately 21This is an original 1890 black and white relief line block print depicting the fall and death of Phaton, who asked his father, the sun god, to drive his chariot. However, upon losing control of the horse drawn chariot through Africa, the earth was set ablaze in its destructive path; thus turning the fertile land into a scorched desert. Phaton was then struck down with a bolt of lightning by Zeus in an effort to prevent further disaster. Interestingly,