Battle of Saint Ephesius
1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Timothy Cole
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
See the richer artist page1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Battle of Saint Ephesius is a 1890 ink by Timothy Cole, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash with foot soldiers, swords and spears raised. Buildings and a castle loom in the background, while fallen men and horses litter the ground. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and tension. The print was made using wood engraving, a method where images are carved into wood blocks. This allowed the artist to create detailed, high-contrast scenes like this one. Check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate images into wood.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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