Hector Taking Leave of His Family

Lucy C. Huntington

1810 · Silk embroidered with silk and metallic threads, sequins, watercolor · The American Wing

Embroidered scenes from classical mythology were popular in the early nineteenth century. The scene of Hector, leader of the Trojans, parting from his wife and son was particularly poignant, since this was the last moment the family would ever be together. Here, Hector is shown about to go into battle, where he would be killed by the Greek hero Achilles.

Artist

Lucy C. Huntington

Date

1810

Medium

Silk embroidered with silk and metallic threads, sequins, watercolor

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Purchase, Mrs. Russell Sage Gift, 1971