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Cleopatra

Henri-Charles Guérard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile of a person labeled as Cleopatra, with the upper torso and head visible. The subject is in a seated position, turned slightly to the left. The person has facial features with a straight nose and full lips. They are wearing an elaborate headpiece with draped fabric and round shapes resembling pearls or beads. The clothing is not detailed. The background is blank with a textured appearance. The image seems to be an artistic representation on a plain, light-colored background with markings and the word "CLEOPATRA" inscribed below the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1889
Medium
mezzotint with aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
2723 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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