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Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]

Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right], by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, ink, 1767
Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right], by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, ink, 1767

Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right] is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Flight of M.

About this work

The artist used a technique that creates sharp lines and textures, perfect for showing rough nature.

This sketch shows a group of people moving through a forest. One man carries a child, another holds a staff, and a third walks ahead with a cloak. The trees are thick, their branches tangled, and the ground is uneven. The scene looks hurried, like they’re fleeing.

The artist used a technique that creates sharp lines and textures, perfect for showing rough nature. The year 1767 is written in the corner, and the whole image feels like a story unfolding.

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Who painted Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]?

Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right] was painted by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1767.

Where can I see Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]?

Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]?

Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right] is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]?

Museum-quality prints of Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.