The Combat of the Horatii and the Curatii
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-François Janinet
Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Combat of the Horatii and the Curatii is a 1783 ink by Jean-François Janinet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with three men fighting in the foreground. One man in blue is on the ground, another is kneeling, and a third stands over him with a sword. Behind them, a large group of soldiers holds spears and shields, while a robed figure floats above the clouds holding a spear and olive branch. Notice how the artist uses bold outlines and flat colors to make the scene feel dramatic. The floating figure might be a symbol rather than a real person. If you like this style, check out the Romanticism movement next.
Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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