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The Judgement of Paris | Douglas MacDiarmid

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This figurative painting has nothing to do with Douglas’ adopted home Paris. It is inspired by his life-long love of Greek mythology and the classics, a tableau often depicted on ancient Greek mosaics and vases, in paintings and literature. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, gifted by Douglas Lilburn 1987

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  • Title

    The Judgement of Paris | Douglas MacDiarmid

  • Maker

    Douglas MacDiarmid

  • Date made

    1959

  • Subject

    oil paintings (visual works), paintings (visual works)

  • Additional information

    oil on canvas; Image: 730 x 920 mm

  • Rights

    All rights reserved

  • View source record for this item

    https://collection.dowse.org.nz/objects/801

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The Dowse Art Museum

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The Dowse Art Museum

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