Silvia, decorating herself with flowers while observed by Daphne
angelicakauffmann
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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underpainting
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animal portrait
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surrealism
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mythology
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animal drawing portrait
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surrealist
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
Angelica Kauffmann’s "Silvia, decorating herself with flowers while observed by Daphne" depicts a scene of classical mythology. The central figure, Silvia, is adorned with a floral wreath, while Daphne watches from behind a tree. Kauffmann, a prominent Neoclassical painter, captures the idyllic beauty of the scene through soft brushstrokes and warm colors. The subject matter evokes the themes of love, nature, and transformation prevalent in 18th-century art. While the artwork lacks a precise date, it reflects Kauffmann’s characteristic style, which combines grace and elegance with a scholarly understanding of classical literature and history.
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