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The Rape of Ganymede

Henry Fuseli

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed pencil sketch of two figures. One figure is in the top left, leaning forward with an outstretched arm. This figure has curly hair and wears draped clothing. The second figure is in the lower right, reclined with one knee bent. This figure also has curly hair and is covered by a draped cloth. Both figures' expressions are intense. The background features textured shading for depth and movement, with contrast highlighting the figures' fluid positions. In the lower right corner, there is a stylized script inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
crayon lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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