Arabesque with a Monkey
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Anne Allen
Anne Allen (1749–1770) was a British artist, born in United Kingdom.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Arabesque with a Monkey is a 1764 ink by Anne Allen, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a busy, colorful scene filled with odd shapes and tiny details. A monkey swings from a vine, while a small pavilion sits under a tree with strange, twisted branches. Gold vases, birds, and swirling patterns fill the edges, and everything looks like it’s floating in a dreamy, tangled world. The artist used a mix of soft colors—blues, greens, and golds—to make it feel light but complicated. The lines are delicate but precise, almost like lace or embroidery. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create such intricate prints.
Anne Allen (1749–1770) was a British artist, born in United Kingdom.
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