The Duchess of Kent's State Carriage

Constantin Guys

Associated Names
Constantin Guys

Artist, French, 1805 - 1892

This is a painting of a military procession. The painting depicts a scene of a parade or inspection with soldiers and horses. A central group of mounted figures could denote a leader or dignitary with a distinctive hat, surrounded by guards on horseback. The soldiers are dressed in historical military attire with decorative uniforms and helmets, suggesting a ceremonial event. The left side features soldiers carrying spears, and there are horses with blue saddle decorations adding color to the scene. The background is a soft blend of blues and earth tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 24.3 x 39.3 cm (9 9/16 x 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.17.155


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Carroll Carstairs); acquired 1938 by Ailsa Mellon Bruce [1901-1969]; bequest to National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1966

  • French Paintings from the Collections of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon and Mrs. Mellon Bruce, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1966, no. 203, repro.

1985

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1985-1986.

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: court carriages; upper right: the Duchess of Kent's State Carriage

Wikidata ID

Q64540356

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