Egmont and Hoorn

Thomas Hovenden after Bernard Gaillot

Associated Names
Thomas Hovenden

Artist, American, 1840 - 1895

Bernard Gaillot

Artist After, French, 1780 - 1847

This is a drawing of a historical scene with a group of figures gathered around a resting figure. The drawing depicts multiple figures surrounding a central figure who is lying down. The figures are rendered with pencil strokes, shading, and cross-hatching. The palette is primarily shades of gray with hints of other colors. The attire of the standing figures suggests a historic setting with significant cultural or historical context. The scene conveys a sense of mourning or tribute, with the figures appearing to pay their respects or express grief.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with white heightening on blue-gray paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.6 × 29.8 cm (8 1/2 × 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.57


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: Egmont & Horn by Gaillet

Wikidata ID

Q64633251

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