Galatea on her Chariot drawn by Dolphins by Giovanni Battista Foggini

Galatea on her Chariot drawn by Dolphins 1652 - 1725

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink painting

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Giovanni Battista Foggini's "Galatea on her Chariot drawn by Dolphins" is a delicate drawing of a nude woman, Galatea, riding on the back of a dolphin. The work is a preparatory study for a larger sculpture, created in 1652-1725. The artist's precise lines and detailed rendering of the figure and waves make this a masterful example of Baroque art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this drawing, showcasing the artist's skilled craftsmanship in creating such dynamic scenes.

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