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La malheureuse famille Calas (The Unfortunate Calas Family)

Jean-Baptiste Delafosse, after Louis de Carrogis, called Carmontelle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of seven individuals in an interior setting. On the left side, two men are shown: one is leaning over a table with papers and a quill, while the other stands upright. The central figure is a woman with her hands clasped at her waist. To the right are two women and a young girl seated beside the central figure. They all wear 18th-century attire. The background features stone walls, steps, and a small barred window, along with a chain attached to the wall.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1765
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4524 × 3555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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