1797
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Mameluck Resting is a 1797 ink by Carle Vernet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a Mameluck resting on the ground, with his horse standing beside him. The man is dressed in traditional attire, including a turban and loose-fitting clothing, and is holding a long stick in his right hand. He appears to be taking a break from his journey, with his horse also at rest. The scene is set against a simple background, with a few palm trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and relaxation, with the Mameluck and his horse enjoying a moment of rest in a peaceful setting. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture in the image, with the lines and shading adding to the overall sense of realism. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Vernet, Carle.
Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, better known as Carle Vernet, was a French painter, the youngest child of painter Claude-Joseph Vernet and the father of painter Horace Vernet.
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