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Arabesque with a Double Parasol

Anne Allen after Jean-Baptiste Pillement

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a collection of curving lines and archways creating an abstract composition. Figures resembling humans in period clothing are present on various platforms, with one holding an umbrella. Delicate branches with floral and leaf motifs are intertwined throughout. A prominent umbrella is featured twice in the image. A face with a hat emerges from the top center, blending into the foliage. The design is detailed and whimsical, potentially reminiscent of a garden or treehouse.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1795
Medium
etching inked à la poupée in gray, black, blue, green-blue, olive green, pink, and yellow-brown
Dimensions
3239 × 4434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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