Early 19th-century Drawing *the Broken Jug*: A Young Woman Being Assaulted By A Soldier Rt1469

Pen, ink, and wash on laid paper depicting a half-naked young woman being assaulted by a man in military uniform brandishing a torch .

As she fell, the young woman dropped her jug, spilling water onto the floor.

In 18th- and 19th-century art, the broken or overturned jug is a metaphor for the female body and the irreversible loss of innocence or virginity. The spilled water reinforces the idea of something that cannot be recovered or repaired.

Unsigned
Period: early 19th century
Condition: Good condition, one small stain and two micro-tears on the edges of the paper (on the left and at the bottom)
Dimensions with frame (recent): 40.5 x 30.5 cm
Dimensions of the drawing: 21.5 x 18.5 cm
Weight: 865 grams

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