male figure with wreath on head, leaning against the inside of a large, upturned barrel, with an open book on the ground next to him; extending PL arm to crowd at R; noble figure R of C with elegant clothing, extending PR hand; guard holding a sword behind his own neck next to barrel; Gothic archway with open iron gate in background
Details
Title
Alexander and Diogenes
Artist Life
(born France), 1745–1830
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2015.93.72
Provenance
John E. Andrus III, Wayzata, Minn.; by descent to his daughters, Elizabeth, Katie, and Julie; gave to MIA, 2015. Earlier provenances have been gathered, but further research will increase our knowledge of their histories.
Catalogue Raisonne
Hillemacher 10
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male figure with wreath on head, leaning against the inside of a large, upturned barrel, with an open book on the ground next to him; extending PL arm to crowd at R; noble figure R of C with elegant clothing, extending PR hand; guard holding a sword behind his own neck next to barrel; Gothic archway with open iron gate in background