Atlas and One of the Hesperides

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.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Date
1775/80
Type
Drawing
Medium
transfer tracing on oiled laid paper
Dimensions
15.5 × 22.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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