French Officer
Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1852
- Artiste
- Französische Grafik 1845–1855
- Datation
- 1852
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- graphite with stumping and white gouache on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 40,01 × 52,07 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.