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This painting features a central panel with a group of figures surrounded by ornamental designs. The figures are situated on a heavenly platform, with mythical themes suggested by their attire and activities. In the background, there are cherub-like figures and clouds. The surrounding frame is highly decorative, with floral motifs and scrollwork. The color palette includes muted pastels and gold tones. This painting is in the style of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
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This painting features a central panel with a group of figures surrounded by ornamental designs. The figures are situated on a heavenly platform, with mythical themes suggested by their attire and activities. In the background, there are cherub-like figures and clouds. The surrounding frame is highly decorative, with floral motifs and scrollwork. The color palette includes muted pastels and gold tones. This painting is in the style of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Ceiling with Apollo Presiding over Military and Historical Learning

Anton Kern

Date
1740s
Medium
watercolor, pen and gray ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.1 x 44.4 cm (13 7/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2005.80.1
Credit line
Diane Allen Nixon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce and Professor William B. O'Neal Funds
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Flower
  • Bohemian
  • Statue
  • Tablet
  • Figures
  • Cloud
  • Frame
Provenance

(Thomas Williams Fine Art Ltd., London); purchased 2005 by NGA.

NGA object ID 132096. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.