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This is a drawing of a knight being directed by a figure in elaborate costume. The scene shows a person in elaborate clothing gesturing toward the horizon while another figure in armor and carrying a sword appears to take action. The two figures are in a rocky landscape with a cloudy sky overhead. The detailed line work shows intricate patterns on their clothing. The composition emphasizes a moment of decision or command. In the background, there is a fence and trees, suggesting an outdoor setting. The cross-hatching technique adds depth and texture to the scene.
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This is a drawing of a knight being directed by a figure in elaborate costume. The scene shows a person in elaborate clothing gesturing toward the horizon while another figure in armor and carrying a sword appears to take action. The two figures are in a rocky landscape with a cloudy sky overhead. The detailed line work shows intricate patterns on their clothing. The composition emphasizes a moment of decision or command. In the background, there is a fence and trees, suggesting an outdoor setting. The cross-hatching technique adds depth and texture to the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Captain of Banditti

John Hamilton Mortimer

Date
1778
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
plate: 30.4 × 20.2 cm (11 15/16 × 7 15/16 in.) sheet: 45.8 × 30 cm (18 1/16 × 11 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2017.53.71
Credit line
Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds

Subjects and terms

  • etching
  • fantasy
Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 2 August 1992); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Inscription

lower center in plate: A CAPT.N of BANDITTI sending out a party / Publish'd Dec.r 8, 1778, by I. Mortimer; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 8SB 29 IX 102 by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: AN 10215

NGA object ID 209707. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.