Leda
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Giovanni Vendramini
Giovanni Vendramini (1795–1795) was an artist.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Leda is a 1850 by Giovanni Vendramini, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting in tall grass, holding a staff in one hand and a basket of eggs in the other. She’s naked except for a draped cloth over her shoulders, and her hair is loose. Nearby, two chicks peck at the grass, while a dog lies curled beside the basket. The artist paid close attention to the way light and shadow shape her body, making her look solid and real. The eggs and chicks add a quiet, everyday touch to the scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.
The print depicts Leda, based on Leonardo da Vinci’s design, rendered in etched form on paper with visible proofing marks and etched lettering.
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Giovanni Vendramini (1795–1795) was an artist.
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