Mr. H. Angelos Fechtakademie

Britische Grafik 1884–1895, 1887

This is a painting of a scene in a fencing academy. The image shows a lively interior of a fencing school where several figures are engaged in and observing a swordfight. The room is filled with fencing-related items, such as masks and foils, and portraits decorating the walls. The composition captures the energy and movement of the duelists while emphasizing the elaborate attire of the spectators. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his humorous and satirical depictions of social scenes.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Datierung
1887
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored etching
Maße
36,7 × 51,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a scene in a fencing academy. The image shows a lively interior of a fencing school where several figures are engaged in and observing a swordfight. The room is filled with fencing-related items, such as masks and foils, and portraits decorating the walls. The composition captures the energy and movement of the duelists while emphasizing the elaborate attire of the spectators. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his humorous and satirical depictions of social scenes.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895