A Muse from the Sarcophagus of the Muses, Jacques-Louis David

A Muse from the Sarcophagus of the Muses

Jacques-Louis David (French) (1748-1825)

Movement: Neoclassicism
Date: 1775–1780
Medium: Black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions: 15.3 × 10 cm (sheet)
Collection: National Gallery of Art, United States
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: National Gallery of Art, public domain

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Drawing Black chalk Muse Mythology Bas-relief Sculpture Woman Figure Single figure Standing Leaning Pensive Reverie Drapery Tunic Drapery Bun Hair Pedestal Arm Hand Foot Antiquity Ancient Rome Study Signature In profile

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