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Bacchus

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated with relaxed posture and one leg crossed over the other. They have curly red hair, soft facial features, and a slight smile. The person is depicted mostly unclothed with a cloth around their waist, holding a rod in one hand and a cup in the other. In the background, another figure is pouring liquid into the cup. The scene is set against an ancient architectural backdrop with warm hues and a dark frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1874-1880
Medium
pastel over graphite with metallic paint on wove paper mounted to paperboard
Dimensions
2981 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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