Death and Its Horse

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of two mythical creatures in a dynamic pose. The drawing uses a monochromatic brown palette with loose brushwork to convey movement. One creature is leaning on the other. The background consists of flowing lines and shapes. The sketchy lines add drama and tension to the scene, capturing a moment of interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 18.8 x 31.5 cm (7 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5503

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: A.L; in later hand, across center verso: KN / 103 / La mort avec son cheval / A. Legros

Wikidata ID

Q64534578

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