Wounded Warrior and Two Companions
n.d.
Medium
Pen and iron gall ink on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
13 × 18.2 cm (5 1/8 × 7 3/16 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
82237
Art Historical Context
Behold the poignant *Wounded Warrior and Twoions*, a delicate pen and iron gall ink drawing on ivory laid paper, measuring just 13 × 18.2 cm. Created by an unknown artist and undated, this intimate work captures a dramatic moment of human vulnerability: a central warrior, injured and supported by two steadfast companions. The modest scale invites close contemplation, evoking the personal sketches or studies prized in artists' studios across centuries. Iron gall ink, the medium here, was a staple from medieval times through the 19th century, crafted from oak galls, iron salts, and gum arabic. ...