Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir'd List by John Bruce

Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir'd List 1830 - 1835

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

blue ink drawing

childish illustration

print

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

men

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

"Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir'd List" is a silhouette artwork by John Bruce, dating back to 1830-1835. The artwork depicts a seated man in a top hat, with his legs crossed and arms folded, suggesting a figure of authority and composure. This silhouette, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the popular 19th-century art form of silhouette portraiture, which aimed to capture a person's likeness in a simple and elegant manner. The piece also reflects the social and cultural prominence of military figures during that era.