Prometheus Unbound

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Prometheus Unbound

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The vestibule of the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen (1844-53) features a Prometheus cycle by Constantin Hansen. This fresco, to the right of the central fresco, depicts Heracles releasing Prometheus. The frames and other wall decorations are by Georg Hilker (1807-1875).

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hercules heracles in paintings
interior of the university of copenhagen main building
mythological paintings by constantin hansen
paintings of prometheus
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1875
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own photo by James Steakley, 21 January 2000
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paintings
paintings
hercules heracles in paintings
hercules heracles in paintings
interior of the university of copenhagen main building
interior of the university of copenhagen main building
mythological paintings by constantin hansen
mythological paintings by constantin hansen
paintings of prometheus
paintings of prometheus
paintings of nude males from denmark
paintings of nude males from denmark
paintings of nude standing males
paintings of nude standing males
high resolution
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