Allegorical Figure of Melancholy

Artist: Charles de La Traverse
Artwork: Allegorical Figure of Melancholy
Description: The Allegorical Figure of Melancholy is a painting by Charles de La Traverse. The painting is a sepia ink drawing that depicts a woman seated on a globe, with an owl and a bat nearby. The woman is shown with her head resting on her hand, and her eyes are downcast. The painting is a symbol of melancholy, which is a state of sadness and hopelessness.
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