Suicide of Marcus Porcius Cato

Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823late 19th century

Cato kills himself with his sword, lying upon his bed. Mourning crowd enters his room.

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Title: Suicide of Marcus Porcius Cato
Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
Date Created: late 19th century
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over traces of graphite on cream laid paper
Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

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