Bacchante leading a mirror
giovannibattistapiranesi
drawing, pencil
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drawing
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classical-realism
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figuration
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roman-mythology
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pencil
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mythology
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line
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history-painting
"Bacchante leading a mirror" is an etching by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his architectural engravings and fantastical etchings. This artwork depicts a female figure, likely a bacchante, dressed in flowing drapery as she carries a mirror. Piranesi masterfully uses line to capture the movement and fluidity of the figure, highlighting the classical influence in his style, a hallmark of his work. The image is framed by a simple border, showcasing the figure as the central focus, echoing the theme of classical Roman art, a prominent subject in Piranesi's oeuvre.
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