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MAN Naples 110590, by Unknown, fresco, 1850

MAN Naples 110590

Unknown

1850

fresco

From the collection of Naples National Archaeological Museum

Maenad Satyr

Dominant colour

Overview

MAN Naples 110590 is a 1850 fresco by Unknown, depicting Maenad, held at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Naples National Archaeological Museum

About this work

This fresco painting shows two women, one wearing a crown and the other with a wreath of leaves on her head. The woman on the left has a bare chest and wears a necklace, while the woman on the right is clothed and holds a branch. The women are depicted in a classical style, with detailed facial expressions and realistic body proportions. The background of the painting is a light-colored wall, which adds to the overall sense of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about fresco paintings, you might want to explore the technique of fresco.

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