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The Three Graces, after the Antique Marble Group in the Galleria Borghese, Rome
Jean-Etienne Liotard, 1737
Copying antique statues was a standard way for artists to learn their craft during the 18th century and beyond. Here Liotard takes the process a step further, bringing this famous white marble group to life by depicting the Graces in colour and placing them in a landscape.
- Artwork typedrawing, pastel
- Object numberSK-A-242
- Dimensionsheight 59.4 cm, width 45.4 cm, weight 10 kg, height 73 cm x width 60 cm x thickness 5 cm
- Physical characteristicspastel on vellum