Henri IV with Queen Elizabeth
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man and woman in fancy 17th-century clothes sitting on a chair and stool, with a child between them. The man stands, gesturing with one hand, while the woman holds a fan. The room has heavy curtains, a window with a view of buildings, and a bed in the background. Everyone looks serious, and the lines are simple but detailed. The French text below hints at a story—something about a king and wrongdoing. The artist drew this scene in 1822, long after the time period shown. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
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