The image depicts a drawing titled "Hymn to Venus" by Louis Felix de la Rue. The drawing features a large, ornate building with columns and arches in the background. The building has a large central dome with a semicircular top. The walls and ceiling of the building are decorated with intricate carvings. The scene is crowded with many nude figures of both sexes. The main figure appears to be a woman sitting on a throne. The woman is surrounded by other figures. The drawing is rendered in sepia tones. The overall composition is busy and detailed. The drawing is on a beige background.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 788 px
- Museum Record
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