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French Officer

Célestin Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing confidently in a full-body portrait. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with his facial features including a mustache and neatly combed hair. The man is dressed in a military-style uniform with a double-breasted jacket, epaulettes on the shoulders, and high collar. His light-colored trousers are tucked into his shoes. He holds a hat under his left arm and a sword with his right hand, with its scabbard hanging by his side. The background features textured brushwork hinting at a natural outdoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
graphite with stumping and white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
3675 × 5016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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