Vignette with an Allegorical Figure of Astronomy 1793 - 1803
maurogandolfi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
human-figures
coloured pencil
coffee painting
underpainting
human
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
pencil art
watercolor
Mauro Gandolfi's "Vignette with an Allegorical Figure of Astronomy" (1793-1803) is a delicate and detailed drawing that showcases the artist's mastery of line and composition. The central figure, representing Astronomy, holds a celestial globe, while an angel above her reaches towards the heavens. The drawing is framed by elaborate rococo scrollwork, adding a sense of movement and grandeur to the scene. Gandolfi's work, like this drawing, is known for its meticulous attention to detail and the subtle use of color. The work, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of Neoclassical art and the enduring fascination with the heavens.
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