Atlas und eine der Hesperiden

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775/80

The image shows a mythical figure with animalistic features and a human form, engaged in a dynamic pose with raised arms and a bent knee stance. Beside the figure, another figure in an elaborate draped garment with arms extended towards the mythical being. The scene is depicted with simple, clear line work on a textured background.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datierung
1775/80
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
transfer tracing on oiled laid paper
Maße
15,5 × 22,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a mythical figure with animalistic features and a human form, engaged in a dynamic pose with raised arms and a bent knee stance. Beside the figure, another figure in an elaborate draped garment with arms extended towards the mythical being. The scene is depicted with simple, clear line work on a textured background.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780