Graf van François-René de Chateaubriand 1848 - 1850

"Tombeau de Chateaubriand" (Tomb of Chateaubriand) is a lithograph by Léon Jean Baptiste Sabatier, dating back to 1848-1850. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic seascape. A rocky island, with a simple structure on its peak, sits at the center of the composition, surrounded by churning waves, a storm raging in the background. The artist’s use of light and shadow emphasizes the grandeur of the natural forces, creating a powerful and moving scene, typical of the Romantic era.