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Phaeton au Palais du Soleil ...

Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with various figures in a classical setting. The scene features an interior with columns, a central figure on a throne surrounded by light rays, and another figure approaching with an outstretched arm. Several other figures are seated on clouds or perches around them. The drawing is bordered by an ornate frame and includes scripted text in French at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1766
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
3642 × 4722 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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