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Antique Subject

Style of Angelica Kauffmann

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts a pastoral scene with classical figures. In the center, a satyr is shown interacting with a goat. To the left, a figure is holding a garland, possibly a deity, accompanied by a putto or cherub-like being. On the right, a bust is mounted on a plinth next to a tree. The drawing is executed in fine lines and shading, typical of classical or neoclassical themes. The composition is enclosed in an oval frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite
Dimensions
3889 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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