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The composition is subdivided by the verticals of the Great Hall
columns creating an inner space which is contrasted with the solidity
and form of the Clapping Faun, (circa 1646-1740).
There is a suggested relationship between the Faun and the distant
paintings in terms of their relative aesthetics and artistic expression.
THE Spirit of BLENHEIM FG 136931
The Clapping Faun, The Great Hall,
The interpretation of classical antiquity. Oil on canvas 24 1/8 x 48 1/8 inches
