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Allegory of Sculpture

Gerard van Houten

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length nude male figure standing in a contrapposto position with a serious expression and distinct facial features. A seated individual in flowing drapery holds a book and observes the standing figure. A sculpted head lies on the floor with carving tools scattered around. In the background, two smaller statues and a sculpted bust are featured on a ledge, along with a partial bust emerging from a stone block. The setting is an artist's studio with a plain wall in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk with pen and brown ink and gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
2889 × 4579 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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