Du plus grand des Romains voilà ce qui vous reste

Hubert François Gravelot

Associated Names
Hubert François Gravelot

Artist, French, 1699 - 1773

This is a drawing of a crowded scene in an architectural setting. The drawing depicts a group of individuals gathered in an elaborate architectural environment featuring columns and ornate balconies. In the center, a figure appears to be in a reclining position, surrounded by other characters. The figures are adorned in draped garments. Architectural details include a lion head ornament, chains, and decorative elements on the buildings. The scene conveys a dramatic narrative frozen in time, with detailed expressions and postures of the figures conveying movement and emotion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 28.8 x 19.4 cm (11 5/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.631


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, across bottom in brown ink: Du plus grand des Romains voila ce qui vous reste: / La Mort de Caesar Sc: dernie[r]

Watermarks

HR (Heawood 2747)

Wikidata ID

Q64574676

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