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Arabesque with a Monkey

Anne Allen after Jean-Baptiste Pillement

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an intricate arrangement of curved lines and shapes forming an abstract design. There is a curving staircase leading to a small pagoda-like structure. Surrounding the structure are floral and fern-like patterns, along with hanging objects and vases. Animal figures resembling monkeys or exotic birds are also present throughout the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1760s
Medium
color etching inked à la poupée on laid paper
Dimensions
3149 × 4390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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