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Banditti Taking His Post

John Hamilton Mortimer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals positioned within a rocky, natural setting. The central figure is seated, facing left and extending an arm towards the other two individuals below him. He wears a helmet, sleeveless vest, knee-length shorts, and sandals. His hair is partly visible under the helmet. The other two individuals crouch beside a rock, one wearing a turban. In the foreground, there are rocks and sparse vegetation, with a spear and jug to the right. The background shows a distant landscape with clouds and tree branches.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
8305 × 12375 px
Public Domain
Yes
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