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Angelica and Medoro

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people, a man and a woman, depicted from head to toe. The man is on the left, kneeling slightly and leaning forward while supporting the woman with his arm. He has curly shoulder-length hair. The woman is seated on the ground, leaning against a rock with her head turned towards the man. Her hair is chin-length. Both individuals are semi-nude, covered by fabric. The man wears a cloth around his waist, and the woman is draped with a cloth across her lap and shoulder. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the scene. The background features foliage and rocks, creating a natural setting. The artwork is in monochromatic tones, suggesting a pen and ink technique with highlights in wash.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with brown and gray wash over graphite on laid paper; verso, design of four concentric circles surrounding laurel wreath drawn on verso in pen and black ink and graphite
Dimensions
2976 × 4181 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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