Study of Neptune and Sea Creatures (?)
1790
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1790
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The title of this work is Study of Neptune and Sea Creatures. This artwork is from the Romantic period, which was a time when artists focused on emotion and imagination. The use of pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper suggests a delicate and detailed approach. Check out the movement Romanticism to learn more about the style and themes that influenced this piece.
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