Il Duello (The Duel)
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows two men in old-fashioned clothes fighting inside a dim room. One man is bent forward, swinging a sword, while the other blocks with a shield. The room has wooden floors, a wooden ceiling with beams, and a door in the background. The artist used sharp lines to show the tension between the fighters. The lighting is simple, focusing on their movements and the rough textures of the room. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
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