Detail: Army, after stone relief at Angkor Wat

Joseph Lindon Smith

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Angkor Wat Reliefs, Military Imagery

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Detail: Army, after stone relief at Angkor Wat" is a work by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith, created in the early 20th century as part of his extensive study of Southeast Asian art and architecture. This painting reflects Smith's engagement with the intricate bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat, showcasing his ability to translate the historical and cultural significance of the Khmer Empire into a two-dimensional format, thereby contributing to the Western understanding of Cambodian heritage.

Description of the work:

"Detail: Army, after stone relief at Angkor Wat" by Joseph Lindon Smith presents a meticulous representation of the intricate stone reliefs found at the Angkor Wat temple complex. The painting captures the dynamic arrangement of figures, characterized by their detailed armor and weaponry, rendered in a palette that reflects the warm tones of the original sandstone carvings.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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