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Paris and Oenone

Willem Mieris

Artwork Details

Paris and Oenone
circa 1682-1747
Willem Mieris
graphite on parchment
7 15/16 in. x 6 9/16 in. ( 20.1 cm x 16.7 cm )
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Schaeffer
1961/2.55

Description

Van Mieris made three paintings showing the Trojan prince and shepherd Paris with the nymph Oenone in a landscape. Our drawing may be a preparatory study or copy of one of these. Its exquisitely soft effect comes from the artist's skillful handling of graphite and the way that this medium lies on the parchment.

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