Infanterie legère française, Carabinier
1822
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1822
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a French soldier in a tall, feathered hat and a long coat. He’s holding a rifle and standing on a rocky hill, with a battlefield stretching out behind him. Other soldiers are blurred in the background, but this one is sharp and detailed. The artist focused on the soldier’s uniform—notice the white cross on his chest and the way his coat flares out. The title at the bottom says "Infanterie légère française, Carabinier," which means this is a light infantry soldier. If you like this style, check out the technique: lithography.
