Chiron lehrt den jungen Achill das Bogenschießen by Bertel Thorvaldsen

Chiron lehrt den jungen Achill das Bogenschießen 

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drawing, paper, chalk

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drawing

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toned paper

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16_19th-century

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austrian

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danish

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pencil sketch

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landscape

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charcoal drawing

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paper

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charcoal art

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pencil drawing

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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chalk

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portrait drawing

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Chiron lehrt den jungen Achill das Bogenschießen," meaning "Chiron Teaches Young Achilles Archery," is a drawing by the Danish Neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), currently housed in the Städel Museum. The work depicts the mythological centaur Chiron, a wise teacher of heroes, instructing the young Achilles in the art of archery. The drawing captures a moment of intense instruction, with Achilles holding a bow and arrow, while Chiron observes with a thoughtful expression. The scene is set in a serene woodland landscape, emphasizing the idyllic nature of the teaching experience. The drawing showcases Thorvaldsen's ability to capture the beauty of classical mythology in a delicate and elegant style.

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