Classical Military Subject 1770 - 1780

"Classical Military Subject" is a pen and brown ink drawing by William Hamilton, created between 1770 and 1780. The drawing features three figures, two of which are depicted as Roman soldiers, with one holding a shield and the other a sword, while a third figure appears to be holding the reins of a horse in the background. The drawing's loose and gestural lines evoke a sense of action and movement, typical of Hamilton's artistic style. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers insight into Hamilton's interest in classical subjects and his skillful use of pen and ink as a medium.