Drawing, Sepulcher in Egyptian Style with Caryatids and a Lion, ca. 1779–84, Louis Jean Desprez, circa 1779–84

A drawing of a tomb with a sarcophagus placed before a niche with a shallow arched ceiling. The headstone of the sarcophagius is flanked by 2 caryatids and bears hieroglyphic inscriptions and burning lamp. A dead body is outstretched on bed of sarcophagus, which rests on four supports surrounding a recumbent lion. Date: circa 1779–84. Dimensions: Sheet: 14.5 x 28.9 cm (5 11/16 x 11 3/8 in.); ; Image: 14.2 x 20 cm (5 9/16 x 7 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite, gray wash, paper, pen and black ink. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Sepulcher in Egyptian Style with Caryatids and a Lion, ca. 1779–84 (CH 18542355)