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4th Labor of Hercules - Stymphalian Birds
4th Labor of Hercules - Stymphalian Birds
4th Labor of Hercules - Stymphalian Birds

4th Labor of Hercules - Stymphalian Birds

Artist Michael Spafford
MediumOil on paper
Dimensions32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 101.6 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
Throughout his career, Michael Spafford has utilized Greek Mythology and the Twelve Labors of Hercules as his subject matter. The greatest Greek mythological hero, Herakles (Hercules) was assigned the task of completing twelve labors as penance for murdering his family. The 4th labor, Destroying the Vicious, iron beaked Stymphalian Birds is depicted in this strong and evocative artwork.
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