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Michel Ange modelant l'esclave (Michelangelo Sculpting "The Slave")

Auguste-Hilaire Léveillé after Auguste Rodin

National Gallery of Art

The image features an etching of two human figures engaged in an interaction. The primary figure is shown side-on, leaning towards another figure. The facial features are indistinct, with the primary figure having textured, light-colored hair. Both figures are depicted in classical clothing that follows their body contours, blending with the warm background. Another figure is present in the background, kneeling or sitting. The background has swirling patterns resembling cloth or landscapes. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The etching is bordered within a plain sheet.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
wood engraving in orange-brown on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8846 × 11936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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