Oedipus and the Sphinx, after Ingres 1867 - 1887
claudeferdinandgaillard
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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light pencil work
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negative space
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white dominant colour
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pencil sketch
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light coloured
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charcoal drawing
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tonal art
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remaining negative space
"Oedipus and the Sphinx" is an 1867-1887 etching by French artist Claude-Ferdinand Gaillard, a print after a painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The print portrays Oedipus facing the Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman, known for posing riddles. The composition is rendered in a Neoclassical style, showcasing the influence of Ingres on Gaillard's work. The print can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.
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