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Xenophon and the Greeks Sighting the Sea [verso]

Benjamin Robert Haydon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a network of swirling lines, circular shapes, and chaotic scribbles, creating an abstract composition. Some shapes resemble clusters of grapes or balloons, with a long, diagonal line cutting through the scene. The doodles suggest a hidden narrative, inviting the viewer to find familiar objects within the abstract landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4538 × 2955 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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