Phaeton
1756
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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William Woollett
William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Phaeton is a 1756 by William Woollett, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a dramatic landscape with a stormy sky and dark clouds over rolling hills. In the foreground, four figures—some standing, one reclining—are dressed in flowing robes, set against a rocky outcrop. A ruined tower and a small temple sit in the distance, while a winding river cuts through the scene. The title *Phaeton* hints this is a mythological story, likely about a reckless chariot ride. The contrast between light and shadow gives the scene a moody, almost dramatic feel. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
The engraving titled *Phaeton* by William Woollett, produced in 1756, reproduces a composition originally created by Richard Wilson. It is a print on paper, with a reduced version of the image catalogued under the reference DYCE.2862.
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William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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