Mounted Officer from the Back, Jacques-Louis David

Mounted Officer from the Back

Jacques-Louis David (French) (1748-1825)

Movement: Neoclassicism
Date: c. 1810
Medium: Black chalk on ivory laid paper
Dimensions: 17.2 × 12.7 cm (sheet)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, United States
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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Drawing Black chalk Horse Animal Horseman Officer Militaire Hussar Back Figure seen from behind Arm Sword Cape Feathers Hat Tail Hoof Signature Study Sketch Sketch Monochrome Paper Soldier Armée Cavalry Uniform Weapon

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