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Hera and Ceres, from the Vatican

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image features two full-body drawings of figures in classical attire. The figure on the left stands upright, holding a staff in their left hand and a portion of their garment in their right hand. They wear a draped robe that covers their body, leaving their feet exposed. The figure on the right stands with a scroll in their left hand, with similar attire and hairstyle. Both figures are set against a lightly textured background.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black ink and gray wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4433 × 3270 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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