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Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto)

1856–60

Edgar Degas

(French, 1834–1917)
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Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
black crayon
Support
Cream(3) wove paper
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.a
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Print
A horizontally oriented crayon drawing in dark, loose lines against cream paper depicts armored figures on horseback. Centrally, a figure on a horse holds a tall banner. To the right, a man in dark, heavily shaded armor and a plumed helmet faces left. On the far left, the hindquarters of a third horse are visible. The sketch utilizes varied line weights and dense shading to suggest movement across the light background.

Battle Scene with Armored Figures on Horseback (recto)

1856–60

Edgar Degas

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

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