St. George and the Dragon (3)
1885
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1885
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a knight in armor fighting a dragon. The knight stands on the ground, sword raised, while the dragon coils around his legs. Behind them, a horse rears up with a small figure clinging to its back. Trees and a rocky hill form the background, and a broken sword lies on the ground. The knight’s armor looks detailed, but the whole scene is drawn in loose, sketchy lines. This style makes the action feel fast and dramatic. The artist chose to leave it in black and white, focusing on shapes and movement over color. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
