Title

'Epicurus', (341-270 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

'Epicurus', (341-270 BC), 1830. Epicurus (341-270 BC) ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded a school of philosophy called Epicureanism, the purpose of which was to attain the happy, tranquil life, characterized by ataraxia. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]

Date

1830

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19F37_115

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64,0Mb (3,0Mb) / 12,6in x 19,7in / 3786 x 5910 (300dpi)

Keywords

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