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Vase with Two Fantastic Heads

Jean-Laurent Legeay

1768

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Vase with Two Fantastic Heads is a 1768 ink by Jean-Laurent Legeay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Laurent Legeay
When & what style?: 1768 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching on laid paper features a large vase with two fantastical heads, one on each side. The vase is ornate, with intricate details and patterns. It sits atop a pedestal, surrounded by trees and foliage in the background. The vase is the central focus of the image, with the heads facing outward. The overall atmosphere is one of grandeur and elegance, with the vase and pedestal taking center stage. For more information on this style of etching, look up the technique of etching.