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Coriolanus before the Women of Rome

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts six figures in various poses, with some standing and others kneeling or bending. The figures have classical and somewhat solemn expressions, and some wear helmets or head coverings. They are dressed in flowing garments reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek attire. One figure is seated on the far left beside an architectural structure, while the rest are arranged in a linear composition with a gentle curve. The background features architectural elements like columns and classical structures.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1780s
Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
5104 × 3066 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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