Artwork
Monument to King George I
Monument to King George I is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Domenico Maria Fratta. It dates from 1732 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Monument to King George I is a drawing by Domenico Maria Fratta, created in 1732 using pen and brown ink with white highlights on prepared paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a grandiose monument featuring tall columns, statues of figures and horses, and an arched upper section with an equestrian statue. The monument is surrounded by onlookers who appear to be admiring it, suggesting the artwork may be a representation of a proposed or actual memorial.
Technique & Style
Fratta's use of detailed lines, shading, and white highlights creates a three-dimensional effect. The drawing's elaborate decoration, including foliage and figurative elements, is characteristic of the Baroque style, known for its dramatic and ornate qualities.
History & Provenance
The drawing is partially pricked for transfer, indicating it may have been intended for reproduction or use as a design for another artwork.
Artist & collection
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