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A Prince, by Marius Bauer, 1909

A Prince

Marius Bauer

1909

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Prince is a 1909 by Marius Bauer, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Marius Bauer
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people on horseback, moving fast. Some are waving or pointing, while others hold sticks. The scene looks chaotic, with swirling lines that make the figures and horses seem like they’re in motion. The background is dark and blurry, focusing attention on the riders. Notice how the artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement instead of clean, precise shapes. The figures are all connected by quick strokes, making the whole scene feel dynamic. Check out more by Marius Alexander Jacques Bauer (Dutch, 1867–1932).

About the artist

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Artist

Marius Bauer

Marius Alexander Jacques Bauer (25 January 1867 – 18 July 1932) was a Dutch painter, etcher and lithographer, best known for his Oriental scenes.

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