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1901 Wood Engraving Benjamin Robert Haydon Art Marcus Curtius Leaping Gulf XAFA8 XASA4 This is an original 1909"Curtius Leaping into the Gulf" This is an original circa 1901 black and white wood engraving of a painting by Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786 1846) entitled "Curtius Leaping into the Gulf" that portrayed Roman soldier Marcus Curtius throwing himself and his horse in a giant chasm that opened up in the center of ancient Rome. According to the legend, his sacrifice closed the chasm and saved the city. CONDITION This 111+ year old Item is rated Very Fine