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Relaxing Soldier

David Claypoole Johnston

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man reclining on a surface. He is leaning back on his right arm with his left arm on his thigh. His legs are extended forward, with his right leg slightly bent. The man has European features, short dark hair, and a mustache. He wears a uniform with a double-breasted jacket and trousers, suggesting a military or formal style. Next to him is a rectangular object with text including "5th Battalion" and "3 B. F.F.I.E." The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860s
Medium
graphite with pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2920 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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