drawing
- Museum number
- 1898,0527.228
- Description
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A circular medallion representing Marat's tomb, hanging from a tricolore ribbon and flanked by, left, the personification of the Republic carrying a spear surmounted by a Phrygian cap, and, right, a figure wearing a classical armour; they stand on a pedestal decorated with two putti, reclining on either side of a funerary urn; within circle
Pen and gouache, laid on thick paper
- Production date
- 1793-1795
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 125 millimetres (drawing size)
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
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Associated Event: French Revolution 1793
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Associated Event: Death of Marat 1793 (13 july)
- Acquisition date
- 1898
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1898,0527.228
