Royal Review of the Troops

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, années 1760

The scene is depicted from a slightly elevated point of view, showing a lively view of the activity below. The horizon line is high in the composition, with a cluster of trees painted in light greens and blues. The style features sketch-like brown ink lines highlighting human figures and scene details. There are people and carriages in shades of grey and brown ink with white highlights, suggesting movement and interaction. In the background, there is a procession fading into a lightly sketched background. Soft washes of color define the landscape, creating depth. The overall palette is subtle and earthy, with muted tones.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Datation
années 1760
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite and black chalk, pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
31,1 × 46,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The scene is depicted from a slightly elevated point of view, showing a lively view of the activity below. The horizon line is high in the composition, with a cluster of trees painted in light greens and blues. The style features sketch-like brown ink lines highlighting human figures and scene details. There are people and carriages in shades of grey and brown ink with white highlights, suggesting movement and interaction. In the background, there is a procession fading into a lightly sketched background. Soft washes of color define the landscape, creating depth. The overall palette is subtle and earthy, with muted tones.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760