Venere e Cupido scoprono il corpo di Adone

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, circa 1740

The image is a sepia-toned sketch showing three figures. The central figure is reclining on a large, flowing form, positioned semi-upright with a gentle tilt. This figure has indistinct facial features, long, wavy hair, and wears a loose, flowing garment. Below the central figure, a smaller figure with a similarly obscured face looks upwards, partially wrapped in the same flowing material. The third figure lies horizontally at the bottom of the composition, with a relaxed posture. The background is mostly blank.
Artista
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Datazione
circa 1740
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Penna e inchiostro bruno con acquerellatura bruna su matita nera, su carta vergata
Dimensioni
40,8 × 28,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image is a sepia-toned sketch showing three figures. The central figure is reclining on a large, flowing form, positioned semi-upright with a gentle tilt. This figure has indistinct facial features, long, wavy hair, and wears a loose, flowing garment. Below the central figure, a smaller figure with a similarly obscured face looks upwards, partially wrapped in the same flowing material. The third figure lies horizontally at the bottom of the composition, with a relaxed posture. The background is mostly blank.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo