Who painted Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse?

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse was painted by Jean-Claude Naigeon in 1790.

Where can I see Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse?

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse?

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse

Jean-Claude Naigeon , 1790

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Claude Naigeon. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jean-Claude Naigeon's drawing, Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse (c. 1790), is a black chalk sketch on pale green wove paper, depicting a communal scene of acknowledgment.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing illustrates a moment of public gratitude towards a seated figure, presumably Timoleon, a historical leader known for liberating Syracuse, as a crowd gathers around him, with some standing, others kneeling, and figures on elevated platforms in the background.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, quick black chalk lines on a contrasting pale green paper, the sketch emphasizes shading to define fabric folds and bodily forms, conveying a sense of dynamism and unfinished polish, characteristic of a preliminary study.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1790, the artwork's provenance is currently traced to its presence in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where it is available for public viewing.