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Love Mourns at the Tomb of Preacher Bruhn (Am Grabmal des predigers Bruhn trauert die eheliche Liebe)

Bernhard Rode

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an allegorical figure seated beside a large medallion. The artwork features a figure draped in classical robes, seated beside a large circular medallion. The medallion displays a profile relief of a figure, with the letters "ORB.E..." visible on the circumference. The scene includes foliage in the background, a textured trunk and branches overhanging from the left, and scrolls and floral decorations on the right side in the foreground. The drawing demonstrates meticulous cross-hatching and line work for depth and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790
Medium
etching, roulette and stipple on laid paper
Dimensions
6620 × 4571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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