David and Bathsheba

Carl Blechen, 1825/1828

The image depicts swirling lines and angular shapes in an abstract scene. The shapes resemble a figure seated by a fountain, wrapped in flowing robes that resemble cascading water. The drawing blurs the distinction… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Carl Blechen ¹
Date: 1825/1828 ¹
Medium: pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper ¹
Original: 4,976 × 3,839 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund

Object record, National Gallery of Art

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The image displays a large circular portrait of a person in the center, framed by an ornate oval border with decorative elements, including a small animal figure above it. The color palette comprises earthy tones…

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