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The image shows two individuals in a natural setting. One person is standing, nude, with one arm raised, and the other is kneeling beside them. The standing person has long hair and a serene expression. The kneeling person has wavy hair, wears a robe, and holds onto the waist of the standing person. The kneeling person carries a stringed musical instrument on their back. The background consists of tall trees with dense foliage.
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The image shows two individuals in a natural setting. One person is standing, nude, with one arm raised, and the other is kneeling beside them. The standing person has long hair and a serene expression. The kneeling person has wavy hair, wears a robe, and holds onto the waist of the standing person. The kneeling person carries a stringed musical instrument on their back. The background consists of tall trees with dense foliage.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apollon et Daphne

Théodore Chassériau

Date
1844
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.2785
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Female nude
  • Musical instrument
  • Nature
  • Man

NGA object ID 5960. 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.