Curator’s note
Semiramis Building Babylon
An early history painting by Degas showing the legendary Queen Semiramis surveying the city of Babylon. Its solemn, classical composition reflects his deep study of antiquity before he turned to modern life.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1860
- Medium
- canvas
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