Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform

Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform is a pastel drawing by the Romanticist artist European 18th Century. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform is a drawing created with pastel on blue laid paper, depicting a young man in military attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a calm, serious expression, wearing a blue military jacket with white lace and red and gold embroidery on the cuffs. His face is turned slightly towards the viewer, framed by soft curls.
Technique & Style
The use of pastel on blue paper gives the drawing a soft, slightly smudged appearance. The artist's focus on detail is evident in the rendering of the uniform's buttons and lace, which stand out against the dark background.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist worked in pastel and oil in the late 1700s, grounding everyday faces in quiet detail.













