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Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Robert Caney

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an elaborate stage set design featuring a central statue of a knight on horseback. The scene includes ornate columns, pink drapery, and decorative elements highlighting themes of grandeur and opulence. Flanking the main sculpture are additional statues of figures and pillars adorned with statues at their bases, suggesting a theatrically grand setting. The background is enriched with intricate golden patterns and soft pastel hues.

Artwork Details

Medium
watercolor and gouache with pen and black ink over graphite, heightened with white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
4625 × 3373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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