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Studies of Soldiers in Camp

Georg Philipp Rugendas

Associated Names

Georg Philipp Rugendas

Artist, German, 1666 - 1742

This is a drawing of various figures in period attire engaged in dynamic poses. The drawing contains figures dressed in historical costumes, portrayed as if involved in a stage play or a narrative scene. The use of fluid and sketchy lines captures movement and action, with an empty background that focuses on the figures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on laid paper
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Dimensions

overall: 18.6 x 29.3 cm (7 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1985.34.1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

Kaufmann 1989, cat.no. 73.

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: G.P. Rug.

Wikidata ID

Q64571179

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