The Horror or Tomb Violated by a Soldier
This drawing is made on embossed paper, following the composition and scale of an engraving by Etienne Baudet (1638-1711) after a painting by René-Antoine Houasse. The relief-like surface and the trompe-l'oeil frame suggest a market for inexpensive works mimicking the appearance of oil painting.
The subject depicts an ancient warrior visiting a tomb and recoiling in horror or grief at the sight of the bloodied corpse.
The subject depicts an ancient warrior visiting a tomb and recoiling in horror or grief at the sight of the bloodied corpse.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Horror or Tomb Violated by a Soldier
- Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
- Artist: After René Antoine Houasse (French, Paris 1645–1710 Paris)
- Date: 18th century
- Medium: Opaque watercolor on embossed paper with gold foil additions
- Dimensions: Sheet: 8 11/16 × 10 5/8 in. (22 × 27 cm)
- Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Gift of Astrid Sanai, 2019
- Object Number: 2019.466
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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