Apoll with a genius
bertelthorvaldsen
stadelmuseum
drawing, ink
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drawing
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allegory
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greek-and-roman-art
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figuration
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ink
This pen and ink drawing by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) depicts Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and light, with a genius. The drawing, located in the Städel Museum, is a study for a larger work and showcases Thorvaldsen's interest in classical mythology and his skill in depicting the human form. The composition is framed by an oval, drawing attention to the figures and the lyre, a symbol of Apollo’s musical prowess.
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