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The Conqueror, by J. F. E. Ten Klooster, 1916

Dominant colour

Overview

The Conqueror is a 1916 by J. F. E. Ten Klooster, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
J. F. E. Ten Klooster
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a strong, barefoot figure standing on a cloud, holding a sword. Below, two smaller figures crouch in a boat, looking up. The sky is packed with swirling clouds and waves, all in bold black lines against a light background. The title *The Conqueror* hints this scene might be about power or victory, but the artist’s style is more about dramatic shapes than realism. The print looks like it was carved into a surface, giving it a rough, textured feel. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this.

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