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Colonel St. Leger

Gainsborough Dupont after Thomas Gainsborough

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing in a relaxed pose leaning against a horse. The man is looking to the left, while the horse stands calmly beside him. The man is dressed in an 18th-century military uniform with various details including epaulettes, a sash, trousers, and boots. He also wears a waistcoat, cravat, and holds a hat in his left hand. The man is gently holding the horse's rein with his right hand, and a sword is visible on his belt. The horse is adorned with a bridle and saddle, standing in a countryside setting with trees and cloudy skies in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
6993 × 10013 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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