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Footrest from the Villa Albani

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of an ornate stool with a round, cushioned seat resting on four curved legs that resemble animal paws. The color palette consists of shades of grey. The stool is centrally positioned with its shadow extending towards the right side on the light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black ink and gray wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3651 × 3205 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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