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Study from a Cast

Louis Michel Eilshemius

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a fantastical creature resembling a dragon with a serpentine body, large wings, and a long tail in a dynamic pose. It is carved in bas-relief style against a flat surface, with intricate details and a faintly textured background emphasizing its three-dimensional design. The material is of a lighter shade, resembling either off-white or grey stone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1884/1886
Medium
graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
4914 × 3610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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