A Horseman Wearing a Grande Cockade [verso]

c. 1790

Vivant Denon

Associated Names
Vivant Denon

Artist, French, 1747 - 1825

The sketch depicts the back view of a person from head to mid-thigh level. The person is standing upright, facing forward with a slightly downward tilted head. They are wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat and a long, voluminous coat with visible folds and a high collar. There are no visible facial features, jewelry, or objects being held. The sketch is simple with minimal background details, focusing on the figure against a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows the upper body of a woman in profile. She is looking downward with her head slightly bowed, showcasing delicate facial features with closed eyes. Her hair is styled in loose waves with a floral or ribbon accessory. She is wearing a detailed dress with floral embellishments and is holding a piece of fabric. The background is plain.

A Young Woman Sewing [recto]

Vivant Denon

1790

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

From a group of drawings assembled by a member of Denon's circle; (sale, London, Christie's, 4 July 1989, no. 160); (Kate de Rothschild, London); purchased, with funds from the Christian Humann Foundation, by NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1992

  • Dürer to Diebenkorn: Recent Acquisitions of Art of Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1992, no. 44.

Wikidata ID

Q64633967

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