The Tomb of the Horatii and the Curatii at Albano

c. 1775

Louis Chaix

Associated Names
Louis Chaix

Artist, French, c. 1740 - 1811

The image shows an ancient, crumbling structure with detailed stonework covered in vegetation. The technique used is detailed and linear, with precise pencil strokes creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray. In the distance are trees and another structure, while the sky above is depicted with light, wispy clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37.1 x 50.9 cm (14 5/8 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.62.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Artesepia, Paris); purchased 2008 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64593394