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La Guerre (The War)

Henri Rousseau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rider on a galloping horse above a chaotic background. The drawing is created with bold, dark lines on an orange background. The rider is depicted with a flowing garment, holding a sword and a branch. The horse is captured mid-stride. Beneath the horse, there are reclining figures in various poses. Intricate line work creates textures and shapes, suggesting urgency and drama. The scene evokes a vivid and symbolic narrative tension.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1895
Medium
photomechanical relief print on red coated wove paper
Dimensions
4747 × 3265 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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