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Three Graces, part of a fountain design

Robert Adam

Artwork Details

Three Graces, part of a fountain design
Robert Adam
red crayon on medium buff laid paper
17 x 10 ¼ in. (43.18 x 26.04 cm);28 x 22 in. (71.12 x 55.88 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2012/2.223

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Description

Subject Matter:

A sketch of a fountain held up by the Three Graces.

Physical Description:

This loose sketch in red crayon depicts three nude female figures standing on the tips of their toes with their arms raised holding up a large round object that appears to have foliage underneath it. The central figure stands with her back to the viewer while the two figures flaking her are seen from the side.

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