1845
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A False Scalping Performed by Iowa Tribe Members in Paris is a 1845 ink by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dramatic scene of two men in the midst of a violent struggle. One man, wearing a feathered headdress and a loincloth, is on top of the other, who lies on the ground. The attacker's right hand grasps the other man's hair, while his left hand holds a knife. The victim's face is contorted in a mixture of fear and pain. The sketch is done in bold, expressive lines, with a focus on capturing the dynamic movement and emotion of the scene. The artist's use of pen and brown ink creates a sense of energy and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The sketch is a powerful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and drama. To learn more about this style, explore the works of Delacroix, Eugène.
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
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