Grenadier in the Greek Style, Plate 3
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Grenadier in the Greek Style, Plate 3 is a 1771 by Benigno Bossi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a soldier dressed like an ancient Greek warrior. He wears a tall helmet with feathers, a short tunic, and carries a spear. His chest has a round shield with a sun symbol, and his legs are wrapped in armor. Two winged creatures sit on his shoulders, holding up a decorated column behind him. The title says this is a "Grenadier in the Greek Style," meaning the artist mixed modern soldiers with old Greek armor. The feathers and shield look more like fantasy than real Greek gear. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
