Artwork
A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods
A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Giuseppe Bernardino Bison. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1803 drawing, A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods, is the work of Giuseppe Bernardino Bison, an Italian artist known for his diverse output.
Technique & Style
Executed in brown wash and pen and brown ink over graphite, with highlights in white on brown wove paper, the drawing showcases Bison's skill with a range of media and techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts figures from mythology associated with the sea, reflecting Bison's ability to tackle mythological subjects within his broader practice of decorative and scenic compositions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison was an itinerant Italian painter of frescoes, landscapes, vedute, capriccios and some religious works.
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