DrawingsFrench18th century

Scene from Roman Antiquity

18th century

Artists

Charles-Michel-Ange ChallesArtist

Description

Classical architectural, setting perhaps the crypt of a church. Two tombs, one set into the wall, another, free-standing, dominate the scene. In the center are grouped three figures, two standing women in long robes, and a seated male figure who grasps the arm—imploringly—of one of the women. Another male, also in antique costume sits at the right and gazes at the figures. A schematically drawn figure with a staff peers from behind a stairway in the distant right background.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Black and white chalk on blue antique laid paper

Culture

French

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

22.4 x 28.5 cm (8 13/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

Provenance

George M. A. Hanfmann, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1973, inv. no. 1973.75

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