1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charioteers is a 1830 ink by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a chaotic scene of charioteers in action. The charioteers are dressed in flowing robes, with one figure standing out in the center, holding a whip. The horses are in motion, their legs and bodies blurred as they gallop forward. The drawing is done in pen and purple-black ink on wove paper, with bold lines and expressive strokes that convey a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of dynamic action and tension. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
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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