Troops Resting
1722
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater (1730–1730) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Troops Resting is a 1722 ink by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows soldiers taking a break by a riverbank. Some are sitting on logs or the ground, while others stand or lean on sticks. Trees and brush fill the background, and the water looks calm. The artist used sharp lines to show texture—like the rough bark of trees or the folds in the soldiers’ clothes. The scene feels busy but quiet, like a moment frozen in time. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater (1730–1730) was an artist.
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