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Remus Kills King Amulius; Remus Led in Chains before King Amulius; Two Studies After Carracci
Felice Giani1821–22
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Upper drawing of dying king sprawling toward lower left corner; surrounded by four classically dressed helmeted warriors, one with drawn sword. Other soldiers crowd at right, moving crowd in background. Setting shows dais or throne in open air with square and city gate. Lower drawing of King Amulius on his throne at right pointing left. Remus, with hands bound, seen from back at left accompanied by two warriors. Young man wearing robes pleads for Remus at center.
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- Title: Remus Kills King Amulius; Remus Led in Chains before King Amulius; Two Studies After Carracci
- Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
- Date Created: 1821–22
- 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 black chalk on white heavy wove paper
- Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
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