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Interior of Werther's Room
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Interior of Werther's Room

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki · 1776 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Werther lies dead in his bed. From behind the curtains, only his hand is visible. In the foreground are a desk with a farewell letter and a pistol. On the chair in front of the desk lies the second pistol.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printwriting-table, writing-deskfirearms (PISTOLA)deathbedseeking death, suicidebedroom
Credit lineInterieur van Werther's kamer. 1776. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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