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Morituri

Henri de Groux

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with a complex and dynamic composition. It includes a horse and rider in the foreground, along with swirling forms and faces. A wooden guillotine stands tall over a crowd of heads and bodies. The setting is tumultuous with stormy skies and elements suggesting motion and disorder. The style features exaggerated figures and expressions, with various text elements included in the design. The intricate line work and shading add depth to the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
lithograph in red-brown on wove paper
Dimensions
3554 × 4734 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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