H. PRELL (1854-1922), Soldiers with polearms, 1895, Charcoal Hermann Prell (1854 - 1922 ): Soldiers with polearms, 1895, Charcoal Technique: White heightened Charcoal on Paper, mounted on Paper Watermark: Partially visible. Letters/Digits - more than three letters (words/names) - Date: Inscription: Lower middle signed: "WPrell". Lower middle dated: "95". Date: 1895 Description: Various posture and arm studies of men with a long polearm. Possibly studies for a battle scene with infantrymen against attacking cavalry. The soldiers are wearing 17th century-style cuirasses and cuirasses. Perhaps in connection with studies for the painting of the throne room of the German Embassy in the Palazzo Caffarelli in Rome from 1894. Verso: Further head and hand studies labelled "AKAD AK" Keywords: study, costume, history painting, battle, soldiers, warrior, fight, cuirass, cuirassiers, 19th century, Realism, Military, Germany, Size: Paper: 31,4 cm x 47,9 cm (12,4 x 18,9 in)