Herodias

Herodias

William Walcot

1928

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of tall, thin figures tangled in loose, swirling lines. One person stands with arms outstretched, while others hover around them, some holding strange objects like a crown or a shield. The background is a messy web of scribbles and faint shapes, making everything look unstable. The artist left some faces half-finished, almost like they’re fading away. The heavy black lines and smudged areas give it a ghostly, restless feel. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.

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