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Two Fleeing Figures

Lydia Bates after John Hamilton Mortimer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures in a landscape with a temple. The image contains two central figures facing a classical temple structure surrounded by trees and foliage. To the right, there is a grand structure with a dome. The foreground is detailed with rocks and vegetation. The style of the drawing, characterized by delicate lines and shading, gives it an almost ethereal quality, capturing both the movement of the figures and the peaceful atmosphere of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1784
Medium
etching in brown
Dimensions
4240 × 3460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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