This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in various activities in an outdoor setting. The scene features numerous figures dressed in historic costumes, gathered in a rustic landscape. Structures such as a tower or building are visible in the background, along with trees and a tent. The setting suggests a gathering where individuals are interacting, resting, or conversing. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of 18th-century etchings, with detailed line work capturing textures and expressions, creating a narrative of social interaction and leisure in a historical setting.

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Troops Resting

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater (French, 1695 - 1736)

1720/1725

Medium: etching and drypoint on laid paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet (trimmed within platemark): 17.7 × 21.4 cm (6 15/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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