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Il monte: il a déjà de ses mains triomphantes...

Hubert François Gravelot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of soldiers in a combat scene. The drawing depicts several armored soldiers engaged in an action-packed scene. The center of focus is a group of soldiers raising or holding a flag with three fleur-de-lis symbols. One soldier engages with another stationed on what appears to be a battlement or a fortified wall. The figures are drawn with detailed attention to their movement and expressions, conveying a sense of urgency and dynamic motion. The lines are rendered with precision, capturing the textures of the armor and flowing garments, while the soldiers' poses suggest interaction amidst the chaos of battle.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3466 × 4171 px
Public Domain
Yes
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