Design for Stained Glass
1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a warrior standing over a fallen enemy. The warrior wears armor, a helmet with a plume, and a shield with a cross-like design. His sword is raised, and he has wings like an angel. The background is a deep blue with a golden glow around the figures. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a rough, almost sketchy feel. This style was common in early designs for stained glass. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this painting fits into that movement.
