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The Minotaur's Head, Nicolai Abildgaard

The Minotaur's Head

Minotauros' hoved (museum title)

Nicolai Abildgaard (Danish) (1743-1809)

Movement
Neoclassicism
Medium
Drawing
Dimensions
10.7 × 12.2 cm (sheet)
Collection
Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Statens Museum for Kunst, public domain

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DrawingWatercolorWashBrownBeigeWhiteMinotaurMonsterFantastic creatureMythologyHeadFaceHornEarEyeNoseMouthMuzzleAnimalCalfGazeStrangeGrotesqueClose-upFront viewNeckStudy

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