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This drawing features a fan-shaped design with classical figures and floral motifs. It has a semi-circular composition inspired by historical or mythological themes. The segments contain detailed illustrations of figures in different poses wearing classical drapery. The outer and inner bands display intricate floral and geometric patterns framing the figures. The central portion of the fan is mostly empty, placing focus on the decorated borders. The drawing uses a monochromatic tone to highlight the fine line work and detailed decorations reminiscent of classical antiquity.
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This drawing features a fan-shaped design with classical figures and floral motifs. It has a semi-circular composition inspired by historical or mythological themes. The segments contain detailed illustrations of figures in different poses wearing classical drapery. The outer and inner bands display intricate floral and geometric patterns framing the figures. The central portion of the fan is mostly empty, placing focus on the decorated borders. The drawing uses a monochromatic tone to highlight the fine line work and detailed decorations reminiscent of classical antiquity.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Fan with Classical Figures Processing to Apollo

French 18th Century

Date
c. 1795
Medium
etching, aquatint and roulette printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 49.2 × 24.4 cm (19 3/8 × 9 5/8 in.) (cut inside platemark and measured at widest points)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.101.1
Credit line
Katharine Shepard Fund
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • aquatint
  • animal
  • Geometric
  • Figures
Provenance

(Susan Schulman, New York); purchased 2015 by NGA.

Inscription

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 170/3

NGA object ID 204095. 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.