Scene from Act IV from Goethe's "Gotz von Berlichingen"

c. 1810

Franz Pforr

Associated Names
Franz Pforr

Artist, German, 1788 - 1812

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a formal gathering or trial. The drawing shows an interior setting where a group of individuals, dressed in historical attire, are seated around a large rectangular table on the left side. The room has tall, narrow windows lined along one wall, and several paintings or portraits hang on the far wall. In the center, an individual is standing, facing a group of soldiers or guards on the right, who are holding long staffs or spears. The soldiers appear to be presenting or guarding the central figure. The drawing is detailed with careful attention to the expressions and attire of the seated individuals, featuring elements such as caps, robes, and ruffles that suggest a historical context. The composition of the image suggests a scene of judgment or council. The precise lines and shading create a sense of formality and tension within the depicted scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 14.8 x 19.4 cm (5 13/16 x 7 5/8 in.)
    support: 17.5 x 21.6 cm (6 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.1.21


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 94.

Inscriptions

in later hand, across center verso: Franz Pforr (1788-1812) / see ...(nine lines re: sets of drwgs.) c. 1810-

Wikidata ID

Q64570612

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