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Leda Sleeping (Léda s'endort)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of two swans. The drawing shows two swans nestled together in a field of cross-hatching lines, providing texture to the scene. The use of line work captures the forms of the swans' bodies and necks. The contrast between the light areas depicting the swans and the dark background enhances the focus on the birds. The composition conveys a moment of intimacy between the two creatures.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4145 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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