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La Gaieté de Silène

Nicolas Delaunay after Nicolas Bertin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures in a classical style. The central figure is seated, slightly leaning back, with the other two reclining beside and behind. The central figure has curly hair and a wide face with a wreath. The figure on the left is semi-reclined with long hair, and the figure on the right has curly hair. They are wearing draped cloths and head adornments. An ornate jug or vessel is nearby. The scene is surrounded by a border with grapevines and foliage. In the background, there are trees and possibly hilly terrain. The engraving is enclosed by rectangular frames with vine motifs and inscriptions in French.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1791
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3705 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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