1798
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Apotheosis of Hoche is a 1798 ink by James Gillray, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene of a man in a classical toga, surrounded by clouds and a halo of light. He is shown in a heroic pose, with one leg raised and his arms outstretched. The background is dark and ominous, with hints of flames and smoke. In the foreground, a group of figures can be seen, some of whom appear to be angels or demons. The overall mood of the painting is one of drama and tension, with the central figure seeming to rise above the chaos around him. The use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting adds to the sense of drama and emotion in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of etching, drypoint, and aquatint, explore the technique of etching, drypoint, and aquatint.
James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was an English caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810.
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