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"Mercury on the Mountain, " Ethereal, Beautiful Allegorical Drawing, 1928
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Mysterious and ethereal, this lovely drawing of a semi-nude male figure, carrying a caduceus and small jar, no doubt representing Mercury is clearly allegorical and suggestive of a personal story. Drawn by N. Cobb in 1928, it is dedicated to "K.V.," a friend of colleague, perhaps at the American Academy in Rome or another school which gave American artists an opportunity to practice and refine their work. In the distance is a town perched on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. The drawing is executed in pencil on paper; dimensions include matte and frame.
- Creator:N. Cobb (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1928
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86516759483
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