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This is a drawing of three figures in classical attire. The image shows three figures dressed in flowing garments. The central figure wears a helmet with a plume and holds a staff or another long object. The figures are drawn with strong outlines and shaded with a monochromatic wash, giving them volume and depth. Delicate lines are used to detail the features and clothing, emphasizing the graceful postures and implied interaction between the figures.
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This is a drawing of three figures in classical attire. The image shows three figures dressed in flowing garments. The central figure wears a helmet with a plume and holds a staff or another long object. The figures are drawn with strong outlines and shaded with a monochromatic wash, giving them volume and depth. Delicate lines are used to detail the features and clothing, emphasizing the graceful postures and implied interaction between the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Allegory of Justice

Felice Giani

Medium
pen and brown ink with violet-brown wash over black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 22.5 x 16.7 cm (8 7/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.127.a
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Costume
  • Sword
  • Figures
  • Helmet
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

NGA object ID 143848. 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.