The Battle of the Giaour and the Pasha (Combat du Giaour et du Pacha)

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The scene features a rearing horse with a rider, as well as a figure lying on the ground. The background includes mountains and other horses. At the bottom of the drawing, there are sketches of a horse head, hooves, and a head in profile view, likely preparatory drawings. The artwork conveys motion and tension through precise shading and expressive line work.