Artwork

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table, by Charles Parrocel, 1750
A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table, by Charles Parrocel, 1750

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is a drawing by the Baroque artist Charles Parrocel. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Man Seated on the Edge of a Table is a drawing by an artist known for red chalk studies of cavalry men.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a soldier at rest, having discarded his hat and weapon, and seated on a table with a relaxed, amused expression, conveying a sense of intimacy and everyday life.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the artist's drawn oeuvre, executed in a style typical of their other works, utilizing red chalk.

History & Provenance

The drawing is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Parrocel

Artist

Charles Parrocel

Charles Parrocel was a French painter and engraver and a specialist in battle and hunt paintings.

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