Charcoal sketch of a soldier seen from behind in a plumed helmet and long coat, holding an upright rifle, on tan paper.

A Soldier, drawing by Jean Paul Laurens

A standing soldier is shown from behind and slightly to the side, wearing a tall plumed helmet, a long coat with a crossbelt, and gaiters, while holding a rifle upright at his left side. Loose charcoal strokes model the figure against a shaded background on tan paper.

Artist: Jean Paul Laurens
Date: n.d.
Medium: charcoal
Source: Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
Size: 1817 × 3000 px

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Public domain · Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum) releases this image under CC0 (undated).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian American Art Museum

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