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The Death of General Warren

George Caleb Bingham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals depicted from head to toe. One person is kneeling and supporting the other person who leans back against them. The kneeling person has short windswept hair and defined facial features, wearing a tunic with long sleeves and a skirt-like lower garment. The person being supported has closely cropped hair and a relaxed appearance, wearing a form-fitting outfit with visible creases and folds. They are seated on the ground with one leg extended forward and the other bent at the knee. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing on the two figures.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and ink over graphite
Dimensions
5082 × 3091 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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