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Cavalry Battle

Anonymous

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting a cavalry battle. The artwork has a thin black border and is on a beige background. The scene shows a group of horseback riders on the move. Three horses and their riders are visible in the centre and right of the artwork. A fourth horse and rider are on the left. The horses' legs are in motion; their bodies are dynamic, with muscles and contours suggested through bold lines and shading. The riders are holding spears. The background has abstract lines suggesting motion and possibly dust or smoke. The artwork's style is expressive with bold lines and dynamic compositions. The title of the artwork is "Cavalry Battle" by "Anonymous".

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1263 × 681 px
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