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Ascension du Constitutionnel

1830/1835

French 19th Century

Associated Names

French 19th Century

Artist

Aubert

Artist, French

This is a drawing of a scene with winged figures surrounding a central character who appears to be ascending. The scene is set amidst clouds with distant structures visible below. The central figure is depicted reaching upwards, while the other figures aid in this ascension. The lower part of the drawing includes text. The style of the figures is detailed with emphasis on clothing and gestures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp
Dimensions

overall: 36.2 x 26.2 cm (14 1/4 x 10 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2002.57.20

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Trapp, Frank Anderson

Wikidata ID

Q75430255

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