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Le Talion; La Cage; Ceux qui restent; Fortune

Louis Anquetin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures in a wooded setting. The drawing shows a muscular figure playing a flute, another smaller figure, and an animal next to them. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense foliage, suggesting a natural environment. The drawing has intricate shading that gives depth and texture to the figures and the surrounding vegetation. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of classical themes often explored in mythological representations.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3409 × 4335 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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