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The Waterproof Coat of General Moltke

Adolph Menzel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two sections of a dark coat - the left side displays the sleeve while the right side shows the front with a collar. The coat appears crumpled with shading on the fabric. The color palette is primarily brown, black, and grey. Surrounding the coat are sketches and handwritten notes on a beige background. The central and lower part of the image is occupied by the coat.

Artwork Details

Date
1871
Medium
graphite with black and gray wash heightened with white gouache on tan wove paper
Dimensions
3418 × 5258 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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