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A Horseman Wearing a Grande Cockade [verso]

Vivant Denon

National Gallery of Art

The sketch depicts the back view of a person from head to mid-thigh level. The person is standing upright, facing forward with a slightly downward tilted head. They are wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat and a long, voluminous coat with visible folds and a high collar. There are no visible facial features, jewelry, or objects being held. The sketch is simple with minimal background details, focusing on the figure against a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790
Medium
graphite on gray-blue paper
Dimensions
2622 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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