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Desaix

Pierre-Charles Coqueret, after Hilaire Le Dru

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in rough waters, appearing to step from a boat onto a rocky shore. The man has shoulder-length, curly light-colored hair and is dressed in a dark robe with embroidery, a sash, and knee-high boots. He holds a large sword by his side. In the background, stormy skies with lightning, ships, and crashing waves are depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
5004 × 7023 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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