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Ariadne

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a person standing gracefully, slightly turned to the side. They are holding a heart-shaped object close to their chest. The person has soft facial features, long hair with a garland of leaves and flowers, and is wearing a draped garment. The background is plain with a textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1863/1864
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on smooth wove paper
Dimensions
4276 × 9384 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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