A soldier finds Claudius, who fears becoming emperor, hidden behind a curtain, Nicolai Abildgaard

A soldier finds Claudius, who fears becoming emperor, hidden behind a curtain

En soldat finder Claudius, der frygter for at blive Kejser, gemt bag et gardin (museum title)

Nicolai Abildgaard (Danish) (1743-1809)

Movement: Neoclassicism
Medium: Drawing
Dimensions: 30.5 × 42.6 cm (sheet)
Collection: Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Statens Museum for Kunst, public domain

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Drawing Wash Ink Brown Soldier Figure Group Man Kneeling Standing Walking Hiding Fear Helmet War helmet Weapon Sword Spear Cape Clothing Curtain Drapery Statue Niche Interior Pillar Cast shadow Antiquity Claude

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