Alexander the Great and Porus by Vincenzo Camuccini

Alexander the Great and Porus 

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light pencil work

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ink painting

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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war

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fluid art

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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watercolour illustration

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fantasy sketch

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watercolor

"Alexander the Great and Porus" is a pen drawing on paper by Vincenzo Camuccini, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork depicts a scene from the Battle of the Hydaspes River, where Alexander the Great, on horseback, confronts Porus, King of the Indian kingdom of Paurava, who is wounded and on the ground. The drawing captures the dramatic moment of their encounter, emphasizing the contrasting figures and the tension of the battle. Camuccini's detailed style, characterized by meticulous lines, brings the scene to life and showcases the artist's mastery of historical subjects.

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