Pygmalion
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Pygmalion

TitlePygmalion
ArtistJoachim von Sandrart
Date1662 17th century
MediumBrush and gray and black wash, heightened with white.
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Karen B. Cohen Gift and Sotheby's Inc. Gift, 1996
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pygmalion” is a work by Joachim von Sandrart, dated 1662. It is executed in brush and gray and black wash, heightened with white. and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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