The Rape of the Sabines, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk on white heavy wove paper, Upper drawing of struggle between women and classically dressed warriors. Lower drawing of man crawling at center being slain by Romulus and Remus, one with spear other with sword. At middleground two warriors, one with shield, kneel before altar. Figures and city wall in background., Italy, Italy, 1821–22, figures, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio
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Rape, Sabines, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823, Pen, brown ink, brush, brown wash, black chalk, white heavy wove paper, Upper drawing, struggle, women, classically dressed warriors, Lower drawing, man crawling, center, slain, Romulus, Remus, spear, sword, middleground two warriors, shield, kneel, altar, Figures, city wall, background, Italy, Italy, 1821–22, figures, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio
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