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MAN Naples 27693, by Unknown, fresco, 1850

MAN Naples 27693

Unknown

1850

fresco

From the collection of Naples National Archaeological Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

MAN Naples 27693 is a 1850 fresco by Unknown, 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 depicts two figures in a dynamic scene. The figure on the left is a man with dark hair, wearing a white loincloth, while the figure on the right is a woman with dark hair, wearing a white dress. The man is shown in motion, with his right leg extended behind him and his left arm outstretched. The woman is also in motion, with her right arm extended and her left hand grasping the man's right arm. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-brown color, with some visible cracks and damage. The fresco technique used in this painting adds a sense of texture and depth to the scene. To learn more about this technique, you can explore the world of tempera.

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