Gods and a Goddess in Conversation

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775/80

This is a drawing of four figures arranged in a slightly circular composition. One figure is seated on a piece of furniture with curved legs, draped in fabric and gesturing with an upward-pointing hand. Next to this figure is a partially clothed figure seated on what appears to be fabric. To the left of these figures is a naked standing figure with a muscular build, seemingly in dialogue with the seated draped figure. On the right is another unclothed figure with wings, seated in a relaxed position. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of classical and renaissance studies, characterized by delicate and precise line work on a textured paper background.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datation
1775/80
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
transfer tracing on oiled laid paper
Dimensions
15,8 × 23,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of four figures arranged in a slightly circular composition. One figure is seated on a piece of furniture with curved legs, draped in fabric and gesturing with an upward-pointing hand. Next to this figure is a partially clothed figure seated on what appears to be fabric. To the left of these figures is a naked standing figure with a muscular build, seemingly in dialogue with the seated draped figure. On the right is another unclothed figure with wings, seated in a relaxed position. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of classical and renaissance studies, characterized by delicate and precise line work on a textured paper background.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780