Journée du 16 Octobre 1793 [exécution de Marie-Antoinette]

Antoine-Jean Duclos after Charles Monnet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a public execution scene in an outdoor setting with a guillotine. The drawing captures a detailed scene in a large open area, likely a city square, where a guillotine stands elevated on a platform, surrounded by a dense crowd. To the left of the image, a grand equestrian statue adds a dramatic flair, depicting a horse and rider with an elaborate pedestal. In the background, there are buildings and various architectural elements, including a column or tower, and tall trees lining the scene on the right. At the far right, another statue is perched, sitting on a high base. The drawing conveys a historical or significant event, with careful attention to the interaction and focus of the crowd encircling the central action of the guillotine.