Pittacus the Tyrant in War Costume

Französische Grafik 1879–1887, 1883

The image depicts a full-body drawing of a person in an intricate costume. The individual stands upright, with one hand resting on their hip and the other holding a staff. The person's face has a long beard and is framed by an ornate helmet decorated with feathers, adorned with blue and gold accents. The rest of the costume is detailed, featuring armor-like segments and embellishments in gold, with touches of blue. A lion-faced breastplate stands out among the chest adornments, and similar decoration appears on the legs with armor protecting the knees and shins. The background is plain, consisting of a parchment-like texture without any distinct features.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Datation
1883
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
33,1 × 18,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a full-body drawing of a person in an intricate costume. The individual stands upright, with one hand resting on their hip and the other holding a staff. The person's face has a long beard and is framed by an ornate helmet decorated with feathers, adorned with blue and gold accents. The rest of the costume is detailed, featuring armor-like segments and embellishments in gold, with touches of blue. A lion-faced breastplate stands out among the chest adornments, and similar decoration appears on the legs with armor protecting the knees and shins. The background is plain, consisting of a parchment-like texture without any distinct features.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887