Germania

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1833/1836

The image shows a seated figure on a bench, with long hair adorned with leaves, draped in an elaborate robe and cloak, holding a book, sword, and shield with an eagle emblem. Other elements include a decorative structure with colorful shields, a golden crown on a pedestal, and a background with a tree, castle, and greenery against a muted sky.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
1833/1836
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black, brown, and golden ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
42.3 × 28.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a seated figure on a bench, with long hair adorned with leaves, draped in an elaborate robe and cloak, holding a book, sword, and shield with an eagle emblem. Other elements include a decorative structure with colorful shields, a golden crown on a pedestal, and a background with a tree, castle, and greenery against a muted sky.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850