Military Parade

Constantin Guys

Associated Names
Constantin Guys

Artist, French, 1805 - 1892

This is a drawing of a military scene involving horses. The drawing depicts a group of uniformed individuals, some on horseback and some standing. The central figure is seated on a horse, and there are others nearby who are either mounted or standing. The figures appear to be in a formal military setting. The use of grayscale tones and shading provides depth. The background features indistinct sketchy lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.5 x 25.5 cm (6 7/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.93

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Lefèvre Gallery, London); purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA; gift to NGA, 1985.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64540358

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