Historical Printed Cotton

c. 1939

Esther Hansen

Associated Names
Esther Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a battle scene. The image features a chariot, soldiers, and vegetation framing the action. In the center, a figure rides a horse wearing armor. The battle shows figures engaged in combat with various expressions and movement. The color palette is mostly brown with hints of blue in the sky and clothing. The artwork is in a style resembling a historical narrative painting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 47.4 cm (14 7/8 x 18 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" wide; 18 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.915

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E. Hansen

Wikidata ID

Q64559928

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