Studies of Major von Washington

Wilhelm von Kobell

Associated Names
Wilhelm von Kobell

Artist, German, 1766 - 1853

The image shows three sketches of a man. The first two sketches on the left display the man in profile and rear view, wearing a military coat and a bicorne hat. The third sketch on the right shows a detailed profile view of the man's face, showcasing his adorned hat and determined facial features. The man wears a uniform coat with a high red collar and double buttons. There are additional military details like a sash or gloves. The background of the sketches is plain with some signs of age, such as a small red paper fragment and light stains.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 35.2 cm (11 9/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.63.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Drey); gift 1972 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Drawings from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985.

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:199.

Wikidata ID

Q64635888

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