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Friendship, Useless Friendship, and Hate
Friendship, Useless Friendship, and Hate is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom in red chalk: L'Amitie; L'Amitie Inutile; la haine.; numbered in red chalk at top center: 4; across the top of the altar in red chalk: LONGE ET PROPE; in across the bottom: MORS ET VITA
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Overview
Created in 1774 by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, 'Friendship, Useless Friendship, and Hate' is a drawing that explores complex human emotions through a tight grouping of figures.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a kneeling man, gripped by despair, flanked by two women representing opposing forces. A pedestal between them bears the words 'Consentir' and 'Morceler', suggesting themes of agreement and division.
Technique & Style
Executed in red chalk with touches of black chalk on laid paper, the work showcases Cochin's skill in capturing nuanced expressions and postures.
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