Who painted A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table?

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table was painted by Charles Parrocel in 1750.

Where can I see A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table?

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table?

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table

Charles Parrocel , 1750

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is a drawing by the Baroque artist Charles Parrocel. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2017.209
Credit line: Bequest of Muriel Butkin

About this work

Overview

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is a drawing by an artist known for red chalk studies of cavalry men.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a soldier at rest, having discarded his hat and weapon, and seated on a table with a relaxed, amused expression, conveying a sense of intimacy and everyday life.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the artist's drawn oeuvre, executed in a style typical of their other works, utilizing red chalk.

History & Provenance

The drawing is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.