Lot Essay
A drawing by Desmarais was exhibited at the Louvre, Acquisitions 1984-1989, Muse du Louvre, Paris, 1990, no. 168.
The Sacrifice of Polyxena
Details
Jean-Baptiste Desmarais (1756-1813)
The Sacrifice of Polyxena
signed and dated 'Dem... Roma 1792' and with inscription 'Desmaretz' on the mount
black and white chalk on blue paper
202 x 325 mm.
The Sacrifice of Polyxena
signed and dated 'Dem... Roma 1792' and with inscription 'Desmaretz' on the mount
black and white chalk on blue paper
202 x 325 mm.
Sale room notice
As suggested by Dr. Jennifer Montagu, the subject should read The Death of Dido