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Psyche Giving Her Coin to Charon

Attributed to Henry Tresham

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two full figures in a sketch style. The male figure stands in a wooden boat with one foot inside and the other on a rocky surface. He is muscular and draped in a piece of fabric, with long, dark hair and a beard. The female figure stands on the ground in a sheer dress, with long hair adorned with a headpiece. She faces the male figure. The background shows a rough rocky terrain with minimal detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3927 × 3433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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