Who painted Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard?

Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard was painted by John Conrad Gilbert in 1787.

Where can I see Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard?

Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard?

Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard?

Museum-quality prints of Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard

John Conrad Gilbert , 1787

Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist John Conrad Gilbert. It dates from 1787 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:trans. fr. Ger.: center: Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright, for there is posterity for the man of peace;across bottom: Anna Maria gergardin, 1787

About this work

The text below reads like a message: "Bleibe fromm, und halte dich recht, denn solchen wird’s jüetz wohl gehen.

This image shows two red, spotted lions standing on their hind legs. Between them is a bright flower with green leaves. The lions face each other, and the background is a simple, light color with a red border.

The text below reads like a message: "Bleibe fromm, und halte dich recht, denn solchen wird’s jüetz wohl gehen." It’s signed by "Anna Maria Gerhardin, 1787," which matches the year the artist worked on it.

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Overview

This 1787 drawing, 'Reward of Merit for Anna Gerhard', is a work by John Conrad Gilbert, created using pen and iron gall ink with colored washes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two lions standing on their hind legs, facing a central flower with green leaves. The accompanying text conveys a moral message, reading 'Bleibe fromm, und halte dich recht, denn solchen wird’s jüetz wohl gehen', and is signed by Anna Maria Gerhardin.

Technique & Style

The artist employed pen and iron gall ink, supplemented with red, green, and yellow washes, and used pricking around the flower. The simple, light-colored background is framed by a red border, while shading is achieved through techniques such as cross-hatching.