Schermende man 1770 - 1825

"Schermende man" is a pencil sketch by Austrian artist Simon Andreas Krausz. Executed between 1770 and 1825, it is a small work, measuring just 87 mm in height and 58 mm in width. This study of a man fencing is a prime example of Krausz's work, which is often characterized by its fluid lines and expressive gestures. The drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger composition, exhibits the artist's interest in capturing movement and dynamic poses. The simplicity of the sketch allows for a focus on the anatomical structure and the flow of the figure as it engages in the act of fencing. The unfinished quality of the work further highlights its ephemeral nature as a preliminary study.