Cavalry Men at Rest — Georg Philipp Rugendas | DiscoverArt

Georg Philipp Rugendas

Cavalry Men at Rest

late 17th–mid-18th century

Pen and gray ink, brown washes

15 × 21 cm (5.9 × 8.3 in)

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