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Aiolos, Personification of Wind

Heinrich Ulrich

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a person standing on a large shell in the water. Their back faces the viewer as they hold a flowing fabric. The person has curly hair, a muscular build, and is minimally clothed with draped fabric. The intricate frame around them contains decorative designs. Faint outlines of structures and ships are in the background, suggesting a coastal setting. The border includes musical instruments, floral motifs, and faces.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3303 × 4407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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