Wall painting: reclining young female (naiad?), Ancient Rome

Wall painting: reclining young female (naiad?)

Peinture murale : jeune femme allongée (naïade ?) (museum title)

Ancient Rome (Italian) (1st century BCE-4th century CE)

Movement: Ancient Roman art
Date: 30-50 apr. J.-C.
Medium: Fresco
Dimensions: 29 × 46 cm
Collection: British Museum, United Kingdom
Rights: Public domain

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