Soldiers
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Adolph von Menzel
Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel was a German Realist artist noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Soldiers is a 1804 by Adolph von Menzel, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows five soldiers standing in a line, all facing slightly different ways. Their uniforms are drawn with quick, loose lines, and their postures look stiff and formal. The paper has a yellowish tone, and the drawing feels rough, like it was done fast. The soldiers’ faces are simple—just a few lines for eyes and noses. The artist didn’t add much detail, making them look more like quick studies than finished portraits. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more drawings that focus on movement and emotion over perfect detail.
Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel was a German Realist artist noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings.
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