1874
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
After the Battle is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene of death and destruction. A skeleton rides a horse, brandishing a scythe, while bodies lie scattered around it. The artist used pen, brown ink, and brown wash over graphite on brown paper to create a somber and haunting atmosphere. In the foreground, the skeleton's horse appears to be trampling a body, adding to the sense of chaos and violence. The use of brown ink and wash gives the scene a muted, earthy tone, which suits the somber subject matter. This painting is characteristic of the Romanticism movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the works of other Romanticism artists.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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