1774
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Goddess of Fame Placing a Laurel Wreath on the Memorial to General Keith is a 1774 ink by Bernhard Rode, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman holding a wreath over a tomb. The tomb has a draped figure lying on it, and a broken column leans against it. The woman’s face is blurred, but her flowing hair and the wreath suggest victory or honor. The background looks like a crumbling wall with faint trees or branches on top. The wreath is a classic symbol for fame or achievement, often tied to ancient Rome. The broken column might hint at something lost or fallen. Want to know more? Check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Bernhard Rode (25 July 1725 – 28 June 1797) was a Prussian artist and engraver well known for portraying historical scenes and allegorical works.
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