Artwork
The Old Soldier - Berncastel
The Old Soldier - Berncastel is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Alfred Cornelius Howland. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Old Soldier - Berncastel is a drawing by Alfred Cornelius Howland, created in 1862 using graphite on brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an elderly man seated on a ledge, resting on a cane, with a tired expression. His attire includes a wide-brimmed hat, long coat, and boots, conveying a sense of weariness and age.
Technique & Style
Executed in a rough, sketchy manner, the drawing features loose lines that emphasize the subject's worn clothing and serious demeanor, suggesting a rapid, observational study.
Artist & collection
![Figure of a Man [recto], by Ventura Salimbeni](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/ventura-salimbeni--figure-of-a-man-recto--31a0299707350915-w320.webp)
