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Two Resting Soldiers Pen, brown and black ink, and watercolour on paper, 32 x 25.5 cm, by William Hamilton (1751–1801) Location unknown |
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Two armoured soldiers rest amidst a rugged, rocky landscape, a brief respite from their duties while remaining in a state of watchful readiness. Soldiers as a subject matter accords with Hamilton's inclination for dramatic, narrative scenes where figures are posed with a distinctly stage-like elegance even within austere settings. |
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