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An Allegorical Female Figure

Follower of Charles Le Brun

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure with wings. The figure is floating or flying, with arms extended upwards holding objects. The figure is dressed in flowing robes. The wings have a feathered texture. The drawing uses soft lines and shading to create depth in the figure, who has a serene or determined expression.

Artwork Details

Medium
black and red chalks, heightened with white, on tan laid paper
Dimensions
3464 × 4264 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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