Moses, Aaron and Hur on Mount Horeb

William Page's pen study depicts the biblical moment when Moses's arms are held aloft during battle. The composition employs classical figure drawing to explore human anatomy and gestural support—three male nudes arranged to convey the narrative of sustained effort and assistance. Page's linear approach and careful anatomical rendering reflect nineteenth-century academic practice, where religious and historical subjects provided frameworks for studying the human form. The work demonstrates how artists of this period combined scriptural themes with life study, a fundamental method in artistic training before photography became widespread.