Allegory on the Death of the Dauphin
1767
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Gilles Demarteau the Elder
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allegory on the Death of the Dauphin is a 1767 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a somber scene in red-brown tones. A group of women in classical robes surround a figure lying on a bed, with a woman at the center holding the figure's hand. The women's faces are contorted in grief. In the background, a curtain is drawn back, and a window with a crest is visible. The overall mood is one of mourning and loss. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look up chiaroscuro.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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