Carle Vernet, Full-Length

Horace Vernet

National Gallery of Art

The image is a full view illustration of a man standing on a hill. He is depicted in profile, facing left, holding a notebook and a pen. He has short, dark hair, a strong jawline, and sideburns, wearing a long coat, trousers, and shoes. A hat and a walking stick are beside him on the ground. The background shows shrubs, vegetation, and three horse riders in the distance. The scene is sketched in sepia tones.