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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
- 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
NGA object ID 39013. 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.