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Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto) Two Seated Women (verso)

1856–60

Edgar Degas

(French, 1834–1917)
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Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
black crayon
Measurements
Sheet: 17 x 21.3 cm (6 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Elma M. Schniewind in memory of her brother, Dr. Frank J. Geib 1955.139
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Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented black crayon drawing on off-white paper features two distinct, faint sketches. On the left, gestural lines depict armored figures on horseback in a battle scene. One upright knight is rendered with darker strokes. On the right, two women sit at a table; the left woman faces forward while the right is shown in profile. Both scenes are captured with loose, delicate crayon marks, emphasizing form over fine detail.

Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto) Two Seated Women (verso)

1856–60

Edgar Degas

(French, 1834–1917)
France, 19th century

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