Count Ugolino
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
Artist
Abraham Raimbach
Abraham Raimbach, was an English engraver of Swiss descent.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Count Ugolino is a 1850 by Abraham Raimbach, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In the painting, Count Ugolino sits with a somber expression, surrounded by four children. The eldest child appears to be supporting a younger one, who lies limp in their arms. The other two children look up at Count Ugolino with concern. The scene is set against a dark background, with a small window visible behind the group. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotion in the scene. The contrast between light and dark highlights the figures and adds to the overall mood of the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Raimbach, Abraham.
This print on paper depicts Count Ugolino and is based on a work by Sir Joshua Reynolds. It was created by Abraham Raimbach in 1850.
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Abraham Raimbach, was an English engraver of Swiss descent.
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