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Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals

Carl Russ

1810

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory Aeneas

Dominant colour

Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals is a 1810 ink by Carl Russ, a Romanticism work, depicting Aeneas, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carl Russ
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a scene with several people in ancient Greek clothing. One man is sitting in a tub, while others stand around him. The man in the tub is gesturing with his hand. In the background, there are some trees and buildings. The people are all looking at the man in the tub, who seems to be talking to them. The atmosphere is one of discussion or debate. The image is an etching and aquatint print, which gives it a detailed and textured look. It's a great example of Romanticism in art. If you want to learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.