The Patrol

Richard Haines

Associated Names
Richard Haines

Artist, American, 1906 - 1984

This is a drawing of a group of figures in cloaks and helmets walking together. The monochromatic drawing employs charcoal or a similar medium to capture the essence of movement and expression with minimal detailing. The figures are depicted with cloaks draped over their bodies, their heads covered with helmets, and they carry elongated objects. The style is loose and gestural, with sweeping lines that give a sense of motion and a blend of shadows that brings depth to the scene. The background is abstract, composed of diagonal strokes. This illustration captures the solidarity and anonymity of the group, with individual identities subdued in favor of a collective representation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on (oriental?) paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 61 cm (18 1/8 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.124


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Haines

Wikidata ID

Q64628541

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