Warriors with Victims, and Other Classical Subjects

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775/80

This is a drawing featuring various classical figures and scenes. The sketches show figures in classical armor and robes engaging in activities such as carrying, fighting, and conversing. Mythological creatures like centaurs and Greek gods are also depicted. The scenes are marked with Latin inscriptions. The sketches are minimally detailed and rendered in a linear and schematic style. The composition is systematic with evenly spaced placements.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Date
1775/80
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk tracing on oiled laid paper with black chalk notations
Dimensions
34 × 26.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing featuring various classical figures and scenes. The sketches show figures in classical armor and robes engaging in activities such as carrying, fighting, and conversing. Mythological creatures like centaurs and Greek gods are also depicted. The scenes are marked with Latin inscriptions. The sketches are minimally detailed and rendered in a linear and schematic style. The composition is systematic with evenly spaced placements.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780