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Pygmalion

Noël Le Mire after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving a kneeling figure gesturing towards a partially draped, nude standing figure. The drawing depicts an interaction between these two figures, set within an architecturally grand interior with ornate drapery and columns in the background. The foreground figure stands on a pedestal. Surrounding these figures are sculpting tools and a partially sculpted figure. The detailed shading and use of line contribute to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
2111 × 2872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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