Guarded by Rough English Soldiers (1904) by Howard Pyle

Guarded by Rough English Soldiers - Howard Pyle - 1904

Artwork Information

TitleGuarded by Rough English Soldiers
ArtistHoward Pyle
Date1904
Art MovementRomanticism

About Guarded by Rough English Soldiers

The artwork titled “Guarded by Rough English Soldiers,” created by Howard Pyle in 1904, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified as an illustration.

The artwork depicts a poignant scene illuminated with a sense of historical tension and drama. At the center of the composition is a young woman, clad in a flowing white garment, her hand gently resting against what appears to be a religious icon on the wall. Her posture conveys a sense of lament or reverence. She is flanked on either side by two forlorn figures, presumably the ‘rough English soldiers’ mentioned in the title. One soldier, dressed in a red cap and vigilant stance, appears to be watching over her with a protective or scrutinizing gaze. Another soldier, seated with a more introspective demeanor, rests his head on his hand, his expression contemplative and somber. The dim and muted tones, punctuated by the contrast of reds and whites, evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection. The overall composition and the emotional weight carried by the figures align with the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on deep emotional experience and historical themes.

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