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Grand Garde (Souvenir du siège de Paris)

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a cloaked figure in a rural setting. In the foreground, there is a figure cloaked in heavy fabric, navigating rugged terrain with a stick in hand. The background features a small structure with classical columns and a symmetrical facade. The landscape includes barren trees, overgrown foliage, and planks arranged as a bridge. The line work shows attention to detail in capturing textures of natural elements and the figure's attire.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3354 × 4580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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