The painting depicts two men with the upper bodies of humans and the lower bodies of fish. They are sitting on a rock near a waterfall. The figures are holding large seashells to their lips and appear to be blowing into them. The figures are nude and have their hair styled in an elegant fashion. The men have their legs bent and crossed at the ankles. The background is a cave-like setting with a waterfall. The drawing or painting uses shades of brown. The artwork is framed with double lines, an inner darker line and an outer lighter line.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 551 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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