From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The State Watchman is a work by Robert Dighton, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothes, holding a tall stick labeled "To Protect the Country." He carries a lantern with the word "Discovery" on it and a rolled-up paper under one arm. Around his neck hangs a sign that says "Protect the Lancer," and he looks serious. The title under the image calls him "The State Watchman," with a quote about pushing for a strong economy. The drawing uses simple lines and shading to make the figure stand out against a plain background. If you like this style, check out more works by Robert Dighton.
Robert Dighton (c.1752 – 1814) was an English portrait painter, printmaker, and caricaturist. He was the founder of a dynasty of artists who followed in his footsteps.
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