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Lt. Colonel Tarleton

John Raphael Smith after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in a dynamic stance, with one knee bent. They have a fair complexion, layered hair, and wear a military-style uniform with a tall hat adorned with a plume. They hold a sword and are near a cannon. In the background, there are fabric drapes and a horse's head.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1782
Medium
color mezzotint
Dimensions
5764 × 8717 px
Public Domain
Yes
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