Le Corps de Garde

in or after 1834

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

Associated Names
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

Artist, French, 1803 - 1860

This is a drawing of a group of individuals in an outdoor setting. The central figure is standing, surrounded by others in various poses. To the left, a person appears to be serving those seated on benches. On the right, people are seated on and around a ledge, with one playing a stringed instrument. Various textiles and hanging items are present, suggesting a lively atmosphere with cultural influences. The drawing is detailed, capturing textures of fabric, architecture, and instruments, depicting everyday life and social interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.394

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Moreau 1869, no. 17, State ii-iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1869

  • Moreau, Adolphe. Decamps et son oeuvre. Paris: D. Jouaust, 1869.

Wikidata ID

Q65564637

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