The Choice of a Model

c. 1874

Eugene Andre Champollion, after Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Associated Names
Eugene Andre Champollion

Artist, French, 1848 - 1901

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Artist, Spanish, 1838 - 1874

This is a detailed illustration of an ornate and luxurious interior. The room features rich decorations on the walls and ceilings, including moldings, sculptures, and carvings. A classical nude sculpture is displayed on a pedestal in the background, near large columns. The ceiling is adorned with a mural or fresco, and the floor is made of polished tiles. Additional ornate elements like mirrors and tapestries enhance the grandeur of the space. Intricate line work is used to depict the richness of the interior.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left by later hand in graphite: x.146; lower right in image: Fortuny


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