Carle Vernet, Full-Length
1818
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1818
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a long coat standing on a raised platform. He holds a small object—maybe a book or papers—while pointing at something in the distance. Behind him, a group of soldiers on horseback rides along a path, with trees and rocks around. The artist signed it "H. Vernet 1818," which matches the date in the facts. The sketch looks quick and sketchy, like it was drawn fast. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
