Französischer Offizier
Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1852
- Künstler
- Französische Grafik 1845–1855
- Datierung
- 1852
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- graphite with stumping and white gouache on wove paper
- Maße
- 40,01 × 52,07 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image shows a man standing confidently in a full-body portrait. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with his facial features including a mustache and neatly combed hair. The man is dressed in a military-style uniform with a double-breasted jacket, epaulettes on the shoulders, and high collar. His light-colored trousers are tucked into his shoes. He holds a hat under his left arm and a sword with his right hand, with its scabbard hanging by his side. The background features textured brushwork hinting at a natural outdoor setting.