Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800, années 1790

The person in the image is shown from the chest up. They are facing slightly to their right, looking directly at the viewer. The individual has pale skin, prominent eyes, and a slight smile. Their hair is powdered white, styled back and tied with a black ribbon. They are wearing an ornate blue coat with red and silver trim, intricate silver embellishments, and epaulettes on the shoulders. Their attire includes a high black collar and a cravat. The background is plain and neutral. There are no visible jewelry or accessories.
Artiste
Europäische Grafik 1260–1800
Datation
années 1790
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pastel on blue laid paper
Dimensions
41,6 × 31,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The person in the image is shown from the chest up. They are facing slightly to their right, looking directly at the viewer. The individual has pale skin, prominent eyes, and a slight smile. Their hair is powdered white, styled back and tied with a black ribbon. They are wearing an ornate blue coat with red and silver trim, intricate silver embellishments, and epaulettes on the shoulders. Their attire includes a high black collar and a cravat. The background is plain and neutral. There are no visible jewelry or accessories.

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800