Troops Resting

1720/1725

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Artist, French, 1695 - 1736

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in various activities in an outdoor setting. The scene features numerous figures dressed in historic costumes, gathered in a rustic landscape. Structures such as a tower or building are visible in the background, along with trees and a tent. The setting suggests a gathering where individuals are interacting, resting, or conversing. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of 18th-century etchings, with detailed line work capturing textures and expressions, creating a narrative of social interaction and leisure in a historical setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within platemark): 17.7 × 21.4 cm (6 15/16 × 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.33.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jean Cantacuzène [1863-1934], Bucharest (Lugt 4030)

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q65572205

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