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 and Charles Francois Le Tellier

Associated Names
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1724 - 1780

Charles Francois Le Tellier

Artist, French, 1743 - probably 1800

This is a drawing featuring multiple figures under a large tree. Some figures appear distressed, while others seem to be in motion. The composition is packed with activity and some figures are partly or fully unclothed. The intricate tree serves as a backdrop. The artwork has detailed line work and shading, creating depth and emotion. There is text at the bottom that adds a poetic touch, hinting at themes of sacrifice and protection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier 1914, no. 41

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

Q65224409

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