1794
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pompe funèbre en l'honneur des Martyrs de la journée du 10, dans le Jardin National le 26 Aout 1792 is a 1794 ink by Antoine-Jean Duclos, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a big outdoor gathering in front of a large, grand building with domes and columns. Smoke rises from a small fire or bonfire in the center, where a group stands around a makeshift platform. Around them, hundreds of people—some standing, some sitting—watch or chat, dressed in long coats and dresses from the 1700s. Trees line the left side, and the sky above is filled with fluffy, dramatic clouds. The fire looks like a memorial, with people gathered closely around it. The artist used shading to show depth in the crowd and buildings, making the scene feel lively but also a little chaotic. Next, look up etching to see how this print was made.
Antoine-Jean Duclos (1742–1795) was an artist, born in Paris.
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