1800
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Death of Virginia is a 1800 unspecified by Guillaume Guillon-Lethière, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a chaotic scene of a woman being attacked by a group of men. She lies on the ground, dressed in a white robe, while the men, clad in ancient Greek attire, surround her. One man, wearing a blue robe, appears to be attempting to protect her. In the background, a large stone building with columns stands, and a statue of a woman sits atop a pedestal. The sky above is cloudy, with mountains visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and violence. For more information on this painting, you can look up the artist, Guillaume Guillon-Lethière.
Guillaume Guillon-Lethière (1760–1832) was an artist, born in Sainte-Anne.
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