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An Urn and Two Quivers

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three large decorative urns or vases with intricate designs. The leftmost object has two tall handles and decorative banding around its opening and base. The central object is slimmer and taller, with prominent vertical segments and ornate detailing. The rightmost object is similar in structure but features an embossed spiral design. The color palette is soft beige tones with shades of brown for shading and highlighting details.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black ink and brown wash over graphite on beige laid paper
Dimensions
4023 × 3777 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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