Banditti Taking His Post

1778

John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist, British, 1740 - 1779

This is a drawing of armed guards with spears in a rocky landscape. The composition shows a rocky terrain with vegetation. A figure in classical armor and helmet is seated on a rock, with a spear nearby and gesturing with an outstretched arm. Two other figures are crouched under a rocky outcrop. The background has trees and clouds. The artwork features detailed textures in armor, clothing, and rocks, creating a dramatic narrative. The style includes fine lines, intricate details, and dynamic forms for storytelling.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William Weston Gallery, London, 8 July 1985); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 140.9

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: BANDITTI taking his post. / Publish'd Dec.r 8 , 1778, by I. Mortimer

Wikidata ID

Q77259486

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