The image shows a person in a dynamic pose, swinging a sword. The individual is standing with legs apart, one arm raised above their head holding the sword, and the other resting on their hip. The facial features are sketched with strong lines, and the hair appears pulled back. The person is wearing historical or costume-like clothing, including a loose top, possibly a vest, and trousers tucked into boots. Nearby objects include a helmet on a stand or stool, and a round shield leaning against furniture. The background features arched structures, possibly representing the interior of a room…
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Don Quixote about to Strike the Helmet

Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732 - 1806)

1780s

Medium
brush with brown and gray washes over charcoal on laid paper, laid down
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 39.8 x 27.4 cm (15 11/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Gertrude Laughlin Chanler
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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