Three armed riders c. 1791 - 1803

"Three Armed Riders" is a sketch created by Franz Pforr between 1791 and 1803. The sketch depicts four horsemen in profile, riding towards the right. The figures are simply rendered in a loose, expressive style. The work is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing movement and form in a quick and efficient manner. Pforr, born in 1788, was a German artist whose work often focused on historical themes. This sketch, housed at the Städel Museum, offers a glimpse into his artistic development and his ability to render figures with a sense of dynamic energy.