Studies of Classical Women, with Eros

Jacques-Louis David, 1775/80

This is a drawing of various mythological figures engaged in different activities. The scene is spread across a parchment-like background, depicting multiple figures in a classical style reminiscent of ancient Greek… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Jacques-Louis David ¹
Date: 1775/80 ¹
Medium: transfer tracing with gray wash on oiled laid paper ¹
Original: 5,030 × 2,538 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Patrons' Permanent Fund

Object record, National Gallery of Art

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This is a drawing showing a group of individuals surrounding a central figure. The composition includes a large array of figures, with the central figures seated beneath a canopy or tent.

A work made of pen and brown ink on tan laid paper, laid down on ivory laid paper.

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