W.F.S., Byron's 'Mazeppa' Tied to a Wild Horse – 1830 watercolour painting
W.F.S., Byron's 'Mazeppa' Tied to a Wild Horse – 1830 watercolour painting
W.F.S., Byron's 'Mazeppa' Tied to a Wild Horse – 1830 watercolour painting

W.F.S. Byron's 'Mazeppa' Tied to a Wild Horse

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An original 1830 watercolour painting – W.F.S., Byron's 'Mazeppa' Tied to a Wild Horse.

A spirited illustration to Lord Byron's poem 'Mazeppa' with verses below. Mazeppa is based on a popular legend about the early life of Ivan Mazepa (1639–1709), who later became Hetman (military leader) of Ukraine. When young Mazeppa has a love affair with a Polish Countess, Theresa, he is punished by being tied naked to a wild horse.

In pen and ink with watercolour wash. On pale yellow paper.

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Dimensions: Height: 15.1cm (5.94") Width: 22.3cm (8.78")

Presented: Unframed.

Medium: Watercolour

Age: Early 19th-century

Signed: Initialled in the image lower left.

Inscribed: Yes.

Dated: Dated in the image lower left.

Condition: Scattered foxing and toning, more pronounced on the verso. Please see photos for detail.

Stock number: KD-008