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1777/1791

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

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Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Artist, German, 1726 - 1801

This is a drawing of a medical scene in a shared sleeping area. The image shows a group of individuals in period clothing standing and gesturing towards others lying in beds. The setting appears to be a rudimentary hospital or dormitory, as indicated by the bare walls and simple bedding. Clothing hangs along the walls, enhancing the spartan appearance of the room. The scene is detailed with fine lines and cross-hatching, giving depth and texture to the drawing. Various expressions and gestures suggest a consultation or discussion among the standing figures, while those in bed appear to be asleep or resting.

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Bibliography

1857

  • Engelmann, Wilhelm. Daniel Chodowiecki's sammtliche Kupferstiche. Leipzig: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann, 1857.

Wikidata ID

Q74034245

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