Mazeppa, 19th Century Extract From The Poem By Lord Byron English School

Mazeppa, 19th CenturyExcerpt from Lord Byron's PoemEnglish SchoolLarge 19th-century English scene from Lord Byron's narrative poem 'Mazeppa', oil on canvas. Of excellent quality, circa 1880, this scene is taken from Byron's romantic legend, where the Ukrainian military leader is punished by being tied naked to a steed and dragged through the desert. This scene influenced painters of the period, such as Herring and Vernet, who painted depictions of this tale. Presented in a gilt frame.Dimensions: 121 x 91 cm (framed) approximately