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FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Trooper saber
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FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Trooper saber
FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Trooper saber. Notes from the War of Africa (Hispano-Moroccan War), 1860. Drawing with pencil. Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Reus. Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum
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1838 1860 1874 Armed Armies Catalonia Cavalry Drawings Dresses Fortuny Hispano Mariano Militarism Militarist Moroccan Notes Pencil Regional Reus Romantic Romanticism Saber Sabre Salvador Tarragona Trooper Uniforms Vilaseca Artists Marsal Masculine Persons
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This pencil drawing depicts Mariano Fortuny Marsal's (1838-1874) "Trooper Saber," a masterpiece from the Notes from the War of Africa series. Fortuny Marsal, a renowned Spanish painter and photographer from Reus, Tarragona, Catalonia, created this romantic and evocative work during the Hispano-Moroccan War in 1860. The drawing captures the essence of the Western world's fascination with militarism and the masculine ideals of the military during this period. The central figure of the drawing is a trooper, dressed in his full cavalry uniform, holding a saber with a determined and focused expression. The intricately detailed uniform, complete with insignia and accoutrements, showcases the meticulous attention to detail that Fortuny Marsal is known for. The trooper's stance and gaze convey a sense of readiness and courage, making this drawing a powerful representation of the military during this time. The drawing is a testament to Fortuny Marsal's skill as an artist and his ability to capture the spirit of the era. The romanticism evident in the drawing is a reflection of the artistic movement that was popular during this period, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature. The drawing is now part of the Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum's collection in Reus, Spain, and continues to captivate audiences with its stunning depiction of a bygone era.
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