Reginald Marsh

Sketch after The Birth of Priapus by Poussin
1930s

A sepia-toned ink wash drawing depicting a classical scene with several figures, including a reclining nude female figure at the forefront. In the background, there are figures that appear to be engaged in various activities, some standing and some seated, with hints of trees and architectural elements. The artwork is signed "Poussin" at the bottom left and titled "The Birth of Priapus" at the bottom right.

A sepia-toned ink wash drawing depicting a classical scene with several figures, including a reclining nude female figure at the forefront. In the background, there are figures that appear to be engaged in various activities, some standing and some seated, with hints of trees and architectural elements. The artwork is signed "Poussin" at the bottom left and titled "The Birth of Priapus" at the bottom right.

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Date
1930s

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Brush and ink and wash on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 11 1/16in. (27.6 × 28.1 cm)

Accession number
80.31.49

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Felicia Meyer Marsh Bequest

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Reginald Marsh/Art Students League, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Reginald Marsh
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