Mirabeau Gives Frederick II of Prussia A Document Outlining the Rights of Man 1789 - 1809

Nicolai Abildgaard’s “Mirabeau Gives Frederick II of Prussia A Document Outlining the Rights of Man” is a pen and ink drawing depicting a historical moment. Created between 1789 and 1809, the artwork shows French revolutionary leader Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, presenting a document to King Frederick II of Prussia, in the presence of other figures. The drawing captures a significant political event and showcases the artist's ability to represent historical figures and their interactions. This drawing highlights Abildgaard's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of a historical moment. The drawing is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.