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Russian Soldiers with a Barber

Johann Adam Klein

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage on a dirt path. The drawing features a covered wagon with detailed shading, wooden wheels with spokes, and a robust structure. There are individuals in historical clothing around the wagon, one seated on a barrel, another sitting on the wagon, and a third standing with arms crossed. In the background, there is a tree with detailed leaves and branches, as well as a rural landscape. The drawing emphasizes textures of fabric, wood, and the environment, capturing a moment from a bygone era.

Artwork Details

Date
1816
Medium
etching heightened with white on gray-green paper
Dimensions
3928 × 3404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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