Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton is a 1782 ink by John Raphael Smith, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man in a military uniform, leaning on a horse’s back. His jacket is dark, his pants light, and he wears a tall hat with a feather. One hand rests on his hip, the other holds a sword. Behind him, a saddle and gear are visible, and the horse’s head is turned slightly away. The artist used shading to create a three-dimensional look, focusing on the man’s face and uniform. This style makes the fabric and metal details stand out clearly. Look up the technique chiaroscuro next to see how this effect works.
