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Ornamental Border Design with Winged Female Figures

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two large, oval shapes connected at their narrowest points, forming a figure resembling an abstract infinity symbol. Within the ovals, faint swirling lines loop and curve, evoking delicate scrollwork or ornate vines. The design could be compared to a decorative motif seen in classical architecture or intricate wallpaper patterns. The composition is marked by light pencil work blending softly into the paper, creating an ethereal quality.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite (and brown wash?)
Dimensions
4572 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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