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Rococo in Painting and Sculpture

'Pygmalion and Galatee' by Etienne-Maurice Falconet

'Pygmalion and Galatee' by Etienne-Maurice Falconet

'Pygmalion and Galatee' is indicative of Etienne Maurica Falconet's Rococo style in its depiction of lighthearted love, including a cherub indicating its predisposition to mythology.

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