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Guardhouse

Jean-Charles François after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows five men in a dimly lit interior. They are gathered around a table. The central figure in the foreground is slumped over with his head resting on the table, his hair covered by a helmet. The men around him are engaged in drinking and eating, with one holding a glass. They are dressed in historical or period clothing, with a mix of armor and tunics. The background features heavy beams and ropes. A large drum rests near one man, who is holding it with one leg propped on the table. Belts, straps, and various accoutrements are visible on the men.

Artwork Details

Date
1758
Medium
chalk manner and softground etching printed in brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
15056 × 10392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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