Title
Penelope and her loom
Caption
Penelope and her loom. In Ancient Greek legend wife of Ulysses, mother of Telemachus and an example of domestic virtue. When besieged by suitors during Ulysses long absence, she promised them a decision when her piece of work was complete. She wove all day, and sat up with her ladies overnight undoing her labours. Wood engraving 1886
Date
1886
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390005692
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,8Mb (2,8Mb) / 7,2in x 11,8in / 2154 x 3543 (300dpi)