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Sketchbook, page 23: Seated Soldier

Ernest Meissonier

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of a seated soldier. The soldier sits with his body angled to the right; his head is not drawn. He wears a tall hat with a chin strap. His jacket has epaulets on the shoulders and appears to be buttoned up. The soldier's left forearm rests on his left thigh; he holds a rolled-up object, possibly a cloak or coat, in his left hand. His right arm is bent at the elbow; the hand is tucked under his right thigh. The background is a plain gray color. The number 23 is written in the bottom-left corner. The overall appearance suggests an old sketchbook page.

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480 × 893 px
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