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Daphnis and Chloe

Artist Unknown

Artwork Details

Daphnis and Chloe
18th century
Artist Unknown
pen and ink, wash and watercolor on laid paper
10 1/2 in x 8 in (26.67 cm x 20.32 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2012/2.217

On Display

Not currently on display

Description

Subject Matter:

Daphis and Chloe?

Physical Description:

This work depicts a lively outdoor scene in pen and ink with grey wash and pink and blue watercolor. The setting is replete with lush foliage and populated by several figures and animals. A nude female figure stands holding onto a slender fruit tree looking over a body of water in which a winged boy wades holding his hands to his head. Another nude female figure is shown seated on the right holding a dog tied to a leash. Two playful birds and another winged boy are shown in the bottom foreground.

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