Cleopatra

Gustave Doré

Associated Names
Gustave Doré

Artist, French, 1832 - 1883

The image displays swirling and flowing lines that form an abstract composition. The lines resemble towering columns and faint outlines of chandeliers, suggesting a grand architectural setting reminiscent of ancient temples or palatial interiors.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Atelier G. Doré (Lugt 681a); (Durlacher Bros., New York); William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA, March 1964; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1961

  • Robert Isaacson Gallery, New York, Dec 5, 1961-Jan 6, 1962.

Bibliography

1993

  • National Gallery of Art. Drawings from the O'Neal Collection. Exh. cat. Washington, 1993, checklist p. 92.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: "Cleopatra"

Wikidata ID

Q64572795

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