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Centaur Carrying Off a Woman

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling and curved lines creating an abstract composition. The lines converge to resemble a pair of figures entwined together, one with an arm extended upward. The background consists of additional abstract shapes and meandering lines.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with wash over crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
4192 × 3103 px
Public Domain
Yes
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