1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
The Ride of the Valkyries. Study for The Battle of Bråvalla is a 1859 oil by August Malmström, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting shows a scene of war, with a horse in the center and a man riding it. The man is wearing armor and holding a sword. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, and the man is leaning forward, ready to charge. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up August Malmström.
Johan August Malmström (14 October 1829 – 18 October 1901) was a Swedish painter.
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