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Tannhäuser

Aubrey Beardsley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a person reaching out with both arms extended forward. The person has a determined expression and long hair styled back. They are wearing a robe with visible folds, surrounded by intricate botanical elements like flowers and leaves. In the background, there are vertical lines resembling tree trunks. The artwork is monochromatic with detailed line work. At the bottom, the word "TANNHÄUSER" is surrounded by floral motifs and vines.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash heightened with white
Dimensions
3469 × 3464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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