Frontispiece for the portfolio "Croquis Lithographiques par H. Vernet"

Horace Vernet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure carrying an easel through an urban setting. The drawing shows a person walking away with an easel slung on their back. The individual is stepping up onto a platform or ledge. In the background, there are buildings with an urban architectural style, and the foreground includes cobblestones or pavement. The pencil work is detailed, focusing on movements and postures rather than facial details.