Hector et Paris 1860

"Hector et Paris" is a pencil sketch by Pierre-Auguste Renoir created in 1860. The drawing depicts the Trojan heroes Hector and Paris, with Hector armed and holding a spear, standing in the foreground, and Paris in the background, embracing Helen. The composition is characterized by delicate lines and a sense of movement, with the figures interacting in a dramatic, yet graceful way. This work demonstrates Renoir’s early exploration of classical subjects and his mastery of drawing.