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Neoclassicism
Richard Westall
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Neoclassicism
The Sword of Damocles
by Richard Westall, 1812
The Sword of Damocles (1812) is a history painting by Richard Westall, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Ackland Art Museum.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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- Custom sizesAdd a note at checkout
Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Richard Westall
- Year
- 1812
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Ackland Art Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Sword of Damocles by Richard Westall (1812) depicts Sword of Damocles. The original hangs in the Ackland Art Museum.
Your ArtLogia The Sword of Damocles is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Richard Westall (1765–1836) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Richard Westall hang in collections such as the Tate and the Ackland Art Museum.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Richard Westall (1765–1836)
Richard Westall (1765–1836) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Richard Westall hang in collections such as the Tate and the Ackland Art Museum.
More by Richard WestallQuestions
Is this The Sword of Damocles reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Sword of Damocles is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Sword of Damocles?
The original by Richard Westall (1812) is in the Ackland Art Museum. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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