Bacchante leading a mirror by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Bacchante leading a mirror 

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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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