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Officer with Large Plume, Front View

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures in elaborate clothing with hats and raised arms. It features two similarly dressed figures standing side by side, each wearing voluminous attire with flowing drapery and detailed textures. Their outfits include knee-length pants and billowing shirts, topped with large hats adorned with feathers. The figures pose with one arm raised. Shadows and cross-hatching provide depth and form to the figures, while their expressions and stance suggest a sense of merriment. The style reflects attention to fabric folds and human posture.

Artwork Details

Date
1621/1624
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3594 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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