The fencing lesson
Witness the intensity of a fencing lesson by Richard Caton Woodville Jr. This preparatory sketch showcases his masterful realism and detailed draftsmanship, capturing Victorian era narrative with rich tonal shading.
Richard Caton Woodville
Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927) was an English painter renowned for dramatic & realistic battle scenes, historical illustrations, and war reportage from the Russo-Turkish War to WWI.
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