Abduction of Helen. / Paris, who had worn himself out, / Was just good for nothing but kraut. / Helen knew it and in her strong arms / she carried him close to her charms. / (Eneis, disguised by Mr. Patin)

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Image Not Available for Abduction of Helen. / Paris, who had worn himself out, / Was just good for nothing but kraut. / Helen knew it and in her strong arms / she carried him close to her charms. / (Eneis, disguised by Mr. Patin)
Abduction of Helen. / Paris, who had worn himself out, / Was just good for nothing but kraut. / Helen knew it and in her strong arms / she carried him close to her charms. / (Eneis, disguised by Mr. Patin)
Image Not Available for Abduction of Helen. / Paris, who had worn himself out, / Was just good for nothing but kraut. / Helen knew it and in her strong arms / she carried him close to her charms. / (Eneis, disguised by Mr. Patin)

Abduction of Helen. / Paris, who had worn himself out, / Was just good for nothing but kraut. / Helen knew it and in her strong arms / she carried him close to her charms. / (Eneis, disguised by Mr. Patin)

PortfolioPlate 13 from the series "L'Histoire ancienne"
Date1842
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 248 x 191 mm. (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit LinePurchase Fund
Object number1961.116
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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