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A Moorish Soldier before a Sunlit Wall

Giuseppe Signorini

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing against a wall, wearing a traditional outfit with a vest, long-sleeved garment, robe, sash, footwear, and a headpiece with a plume. The person has a beard and long hair, holding a rifle in their right hand. The background is a simple, lightly shaded wall and floor with subtle watercolor textures.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4836 × 6911 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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