The sketch depicts a battle scene with several armored figures on horseback. Two horses and their riders are drawn in detail, while a third horse's rear legs are shown on the left. The horses are rearing up on their hind legs. The riders wear armor and helmets. One rider appears to be holding a weapon. The drawing is done in pencil on off-white, aged paper with visible stains and rough edges.
Artwork Details
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- 1118 × 893 px
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