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Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse

Jean-Claude Naigeon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central seated figure indoors. The drawing features a multitude of figures rendered in delicate pencil lines. The central part of the composition includes a seated figure with an outstretched arm, positioned in front of a group of standing and seated figures. In the background, architectural elements such as columns and arches suggest an indoor setting. The details are often sketchy and indistinct, contributing to an impression of movement and interaction within the group.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790
Medium
black chalk on pale green wove paper
Dimensions
3798 × 2868 px
Public Domain
Yes
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