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Glaucus and Nydia

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Cleveland Museum of Art

A painting depicting a scene from ancient times. A woman with long, dark hair wearing a long, gray dress sits on the floor beside a large bed. She is holding a bouquet of flowers. Another woman with long, red hair wearing a white dress lies on the bed, propped up on one elbow. The bed has a yellow cover with a floral design. A small table with a statue and a potted plant is behind the bed. The floor is dark and tiled. The background includes a mural on the wall and a red wall. The scene by Lawrence Alma-Tadema is titled "Glaucus and Nydia".

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1263 × 769 px
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