Artwork
Chronicles of France: The Children of Clodomir
Chronicles of France: The Children of Clodomir is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Devéria. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1104
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Eugène Devéria's 1829 print, Chronicles of France: The Children of Clodomir, is a work characteristic of the Romantic movement in early 19th-century France. Devéria was known for his contributions to history painting, portraiture, and mural work.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a somber scene centered on the children of Clodomir, a Merovingian king, with a kneeling woman and a priest holding a cross. The surrounding figures, dressed in historical attire, suggest a pivotal moment in a historical narrative, underscored by the text at the bottom.
Technique & Style
Strong contrasts between light and dark draw attention to the central figures. Light from the right illuminates the priest's robes, creating a sense of drama and emotional intensity, typical of Romanticist works.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène François Marie Joseph Devéria (22 April 1805, in Paris – 3 February 1865, in Pau) was a French Romantic history painter, portraitist and muralist.
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