Large Bronze Dragon Incense Burner 1882 - 1883
henricharlesguerard
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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imaginative character sketch
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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sketchbook drawing
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
Henri-Charles Guérard's "Large Bronze Dragon Incense Burner" is a detailed etching, showcasing a coiled bronze dragon, rendered in a meticulous and realistic style. Created in 1882-83, the piece highlights the intricate details of the dragon's scales and musculature, capturing the mythical creature's powerful presence and its symbolic role in East Asian culture. The image itself is a testament to Guérard's mastery of the etching technique, transforming the bronze sculpture into a captivating and dramatic print.
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