Centaur with Branches
Legros, Alphonse · French
- Medium
- pen and brown ink on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 4611 × 3460px
Description
This is a drawing of a centaur resting against a tree in a forest landscape. The drawing depicts a centaur, which is half human and half horse, positioned reclining against a tree. The backdrop features a forested area with trees and detailed foliage. The composition is rich in texture, with fine lines that convey depth and detail.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).