Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto)

Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto)

Edgar Degas

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a battle scene with armored figures on horseback. The figures are drawn in pencil and appear to be in motion, with one figure holding a spear and another holding a sword. The sketch is quite rough and doesn't have a lot of detail, but it gives a sense of energy and movement. If you like this kind of artwork, you might want to check out more works by the Impressionism movement.

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