François Séverin Marceau-Desgraviers

Französische Grafik 1794–1800, 1798

The image shows two figures, one standing and the other kneeling. The standing figure is a young man shown from head to toe, while the kneeling figure's upper body and head are visible. The standing man is positioned slightly leaning forward with his arm extended. He has a mustache and long wavy hair that extends to his shoulders, partially covered by a large feathered military hat. He wears a dark blue military coat with gold detailing, a red sash, and tall black boots. To his side is a scabbard with a visible handle. The kneeling figure has long hair and is dressed in dark military attire with a sword in hand, gazing up at the standing man. The background shows a rugged landscape with rocky outcrops and a distant group of soldiers in blue uniforms. The sky overhead is depicted in shades of blue and grey.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1794–1800
Date
1798
Type
Print
Medium
color etching, wash manner, and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
43.1 × 32 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows two figures, one standing and the other kneeling. The standing figure is a young man shown from head to toe, while the kneeling figure's upper body and head are visible. The standing man is positioned slightly leaning forward with his arm extended. He has a mustache and long wavy hair that extends to his shoulders, partially covered by a large feathered military hat. He wears a dark blue military coat with gold detailing, a red sash, and tall black boots. To his side is a scabbard with a visible handle. The kneeling figure has long hair and is dressed in dark military attire with a sword in hand, gazing up at the standing man. The background shows a rugged landscape with rocky outcrops and a distant group of soldiers in blue uniforms. The sky overhead is depicted in shades of blue and grey.

Französische Grafik 1794–1800