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This is a drawing of a historical or allegorical scene featuring two figures standing in the center shaking hands. The scene includes various characters, some of whom appear to be soldiers, as indicated by their swords and helmets. The setting appears to be outside, with stone towers on either side and a detailed sky above. The drawing is intricate, with traditional line work conveying texture and depth.
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This is a drawing of a historical or allegorical scene featuring two figures standing in the center shaking hands. The scene includes various characters, some of whom appear to be soldiers, as indicated by their swords and helmets. The setting appears to be outside, with stone towers on either side and a detailed sky above. The drawing is intricate, with traditional line work conveying texture and depth.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Adewold and Emma

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Date
1798
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1979.59.1
Credit line
Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Weapons
  • Building
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 57437. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.