Artwork
Vase with Two Fantastic Heads
Vase with Two Fantastic Heads is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Laurent Legeay. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Vase with Two Fantastic Heads is an etching on laid paper created by Jean-Laurent Legeay in 1768.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a large, ornate vase with two fantastical heads, one on each side, sitting on a pedestal amidst trees and foliage. The vase is the central focus, with the heads facing outward, conveying grandeur and elegance.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in etching, a technique that allows for intricate details and patterns, evident in the vase's decoration.
Artist & collection
