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Recueil de Douze Bacchanales

Michel Dorigny and Nicolas Chapron and Nicolas Cochin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts swirling lines and organic shapes in vibrant colors. The pattern resembles marbling technique often found on paper covers or endpapers. Colors include red, blue, orange, and green with dotted textures. A shield-like shape interrupts the pattern, providing light blank space amidst the colorful swirls.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
portfolio of twelve etchings with engraving, plus frontispiece, on laid paper with marbled paper cover
Dimensions
3288 × 5015 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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