Regne, dit-il, triomphe et sois en tout mon fils

Hubert François Gravelot

Associated Names
Hubert François Gravelot

Artist, French, 1699 - 1773

This is a drawing of two figures and a crown. One figure is lying on the ground with arms outstretched, while the other figure above them offers a crown. Swirling lines surround the figures, creating a sense of tension. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to add texture and depth, giving it an ethereal atmosphere. The style and technique resemble the Rococo period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk and graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 18.1 x 19.3 cm (7 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.635

  • Series Title

    Voltaire's "La Henriade": chapter VII

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, across bottom in brown ink: Regne, dit-il, troimphe, et sois en tout mon fils. / Henriade Cht VII.

Wikidata ID

Q64574681

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