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Man Driving an Animal

Giovanni Francesco Costa

National Gallery of Art

Swirling, curved lines and shapes create an abstract scene. The arrangement of these shapes resembles an antelope or deer-like animal within a vortex-like setting. Vibrant red and earthy tones alongside greens and browns mimic colors found in nature, with plant forms in the center suggesting vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1747
Medium
etching, hand-colored with watercolor, on laid paper
Dimensions
9941 × 7162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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