Sheet of Sketches 1829

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

drawing

light pencil work

lithograph

print

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

paper

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

france

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This sheet of sketches by Auguste Raffet depicts scenes from the life of the French army during the 19th century. The sheet contains several vignettes of various scenes. One such scene portrays a group of soldiers in a hilly terrain, and another shows a soldier with his musket. Raffet’s sketches are known for their energetic style and attention to detail, capturing the drama and excitement of military life. The sheet of sketches, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, reflects Raffet's style and a glimpse into French military life.