The Triumph of Empire, with the Four Continents
1730
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1730
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing is packed with tiny figures and swirling shapes. At the top, winged creatures hold up a banner. Below, people and animals move in a busy scene. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with some dark lines. The center shows a big, empty space with a few scattered figures. This might be a map or a sky. The edges have fancy scrolls and decorations. Look up Baroque next to see more art like this.
