Design for a Decorative Panel with Two Sirens Holding a Vase Embellished with Dolphins and other Decorative Motifs
1777
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two swirly, half-human figures holding up a tall vase. The vase has dolphins wrapped around it and looks heavy. Around them, there’s lots of curly leaves and flowers filling the space. The artist used red chalk to sketch these shapes. The lines are soft and blend together, making some parts look lighter than others. Next, check out Cauvet, Gilles Paul.
