Two figures in military attire are depicted conversing. On the left, a person on horseback with one arm resting on their thigh, wearing a tall helmet with a plume, a detailed jacket, and boots is shown. The figure has distinct facial features and a firm expression. On the right, another figure stands beside a horse, facing the seated figure, wearing a similar helmet, a cross-body sash, a jacket, and high boots, holding an object resembling a sword. The background features faint sketches of additional horse-mounted figures, blending into a lightly shaded backdrop, suggesting an informal military setting. The image has a monochromatic tone, enhancing its historical and formal appearance.
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Two figures in military attire are depicted conversing. On the left, a person on horseback with one arm resting on their thigh, wearing a tall helmet with a plume, a detailed jacket, and boots is shown. The figure has distinct facial features and a firm expression. On the right, another figure stands beside a horse, facing the seated figure, wearing a similar helmet, a cross-body sash, a jacket, and high boots, holding an object resembling a sword. The background features faint sketches of additional horse-mounted figures, blending into a lightly shaded backdrop, suggesting an informal military setting. The image has a monochromatic tone, enhancing its historical and formal appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Party of Life Guards

Théodore Gericault

Date
1821
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1950.16.78
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Various Subjects, drawn from life and on stone [Del.29-41]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • group
  • figure
  • Horse
  • Costume
  • Rock
  • Figures

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