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After the Battle

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a skeletal figure on horseback wielding a spear amidst a chaotic scene. The scene depicts swirling lines and dark shadows, creating an intense atmosphere. The skeletal figure rides a horse caught in motion surrounded by other forms resembling human figures in distress or falling. The background is filled with flowing lines suggesting movement. This image conveys a sense of doom and destruction, characterized by the grim, skeletal figure dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on brown paper
Dimensions
5174 × 2784 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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