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Venise sauvée (Venice Preserved)

Jan Toorop

National Gallery of Art

The image features swirling lines and shapes creating movement and energy. The lines resemble flames or waves around two figures with elongated faces, reminiscent of classical sculptures. Above these faces are swirling patterns suggesting hair or smoke. In the lower portion, a shadowy face with an intense gaze emerges from swirling patterns resembling mist or water. Beside the main design is a vertical column of small mask-like faces, each with distinct features. The scene is framed with decorative floral patterns and abstract shapes, evoking a sense of theatrical grandeur.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph on laid paper (proof before letters)
Dimensions
3695 × 5785 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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