Tanzende und flötende Figuren

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775/80

This is an image of three mythological figures. The drawing shows three individuals engaged in a scene of music and dance. One man holds a lyre and an animal, a woman holds a circular object, possibly a tambourine, and another man is nude. The figures are depicted with simple and precise line work and minimal shading, giving a sense of movement and fluidity. The bearded man on the left appears to be playing a double pipe with a small animal beside him. The central female figure wears a flowing dress and dynamic pose. The nude male figure to the right has one leg slightly raised. The style is reminiscent of classical antiquity with an emphasis on elegance and mythological themes.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datierung
1775/80
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
transfer tracing on oiled laid paper
Maße
14 × 27 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is an image of three mythological figures. The drawing shows three individuals engaged in a scene of music and dance. One man holds a lyre and an animal, a woman holds a circular object, possibly a tambourine, and another man is nude. The figures are depicted with simple and precise line work and minimal shading, giving a sense of movement and fluidity. The bearded man on the left appears to be playing a double pipe with a small animal beside him. The central female figure wears a flowing dress and dynamic pose. The nude male figure to the right has one leg slightly raised. The style is reminiscent of classical antiquity with an emphasis on elegance and mythological themes.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780