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Le charlatan allemand

Isidore-Stanislas Helman after Jean Duplessi-Bertaux

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street scene featuring a central figure on horseback addressing a gathered crowd. The composition shows various people surrounding the mounted character, who is gesturing with a bottle in hand. The horse is detailed, and there are architectural elements in the background, including a building with a sign and a window with a figure. An ornate tree and a small resting dog are present in the scene. The drawing captures the dynamic interactions of the crowd, offering insight into the social atmosphere of the setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1777
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3453 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
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