Artwork

Interior Scene with Soldiers at a Table

Interior Scene with Soldiers at a Table, by Charles Parrocel, 1735
Interior Scene with Soldiers at a Table, by Charles Parrocel, 1735

Interior Scene with Soldiers at a Table is a drawing by the Baroque artist Charles Parrocel. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Interior Scene with Soldiers at a Table is a drawing by Charles Parrocel, created around 1735. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a crowded interior scene with figures gathered around a table, some seated and others standing, while soldiers with swords and hats are visible in the background near a tent-like structure.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and rapid manner, the drawing features light pencil strokes and darker shading, with many figures rendered as rough outlines, conveying a sense of immediacy and movement.

Context

This work is associated with the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic and dynamic compositions.

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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