French Officer

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1852

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.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
1852
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with stumping and white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
40.01 × 52.07 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855