The Cadet
1801
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Robert William Vonnoh
Robert William Vonnoh (1879–1900) was an artist.
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graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Cadet is a 1801 graphite by Robert William Vonnoh, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a young man sitting on a bench or ledge, dressed in a military-style uniform. His jacket has buttons down the front, and he wears a cap pulled low over his forehead. The background is a plain, muted blue-gray, with quick, loose strokes that keep the focus on his figure. The artist used a mix of graphite and scratching to add light—like the bright patches on his lapel and cap. This technique makes the figure stand out against the flat background. Next, check out Vonnoh, Robert William to see more of his early, sketchy work.
Robert William Vonnoh (1879–1900) was an artist.
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