Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie pour son fils)

1767

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1724 - 1780

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a large tree. The image features a central large tree with dense foliage, around which several figures are gathered. The style is detailed with fine line work that creates the texture of the tree's bark and the leaves. The figures around the tree appear to be engaged in various activities. Numerous lines and shading techniques are used to give depth and texture to different elements, such as the ground and the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.146

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier 1914, no. 41, State ii?


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1914

  • Dacier, Emile. L'oeuvre grave de Gabriel de Saint-Aubin; notice biographique et catalogue raisonne. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francaise, 1914.

Wikidata ID

Q65072397

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