The image depicts a muscular male figure from the back, standing in a dynamic pose with a shield raised above his head and holding a sword. The man has wavy hair under a helmet and is surrounded by other figures, including fallen bodies and mounted soldiers in motion, indicating a battle scene. The figure appears naked or minimally clothed, with detailed musculature. The background is filled with sketch lines emphasizing movement and tension.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1830
- Medium
- pen and brown ink on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2687 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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