Staande soldaat in ornamentale omlijsting by Jan Anthonie Langendijk Dzn

Staande soldaat in ornamentale omlijsting 1790 - 1818

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

personal sketchbook

historical fashion

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

fashion sketch

"Staande soldaat in ornamentale omlijsting" is a watercolor on paper by Dutch artist Jan Anthonie Langendijk Dzn. The artwork depicts a standing soldier in a decorative frame, holding a rifle. The soldier wears a blue jacket with white pants and a bearskin hat. The image was likely made between 1790 and 1818, as the artist passed away in 1818. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This artwork is a prime example of military portraiture and historical costume illustration.