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Two Grenadiers

Victor Adam

1834

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Two Grenadiers is a 1834 ink by Victor Adam, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Victor Adam
When & what style?: 1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts two grenadiers standing together, each holding a rifle. The man on the left wears a tall hat and a backpack, while the other has a shorter hat and a sword at his side. They stand on a dirt path, with a building and some foliage visible behind them. The scene is rendered in brown wash with pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the image. The painting is a great example of Romanticism, and you can learn more about this movement by exploring the works of Adam, Victor.