An oil over canvas painting depicting a full body , female Amazon Warrior , guarding the ancient walls of the acropolis of the island of Hesperia at sunset. all warrior women of robust , vary athletic and thick muscular build , wearing traditional armor and helmets of intricate design , made of brass. Some are like black Africans , others are like Arabs , Egyptians with long curly black hair , and others are caucasian. They carry spears and shields , with determined expressions on their faces as they keep a watchful eye ober the city. The ancient walls of the metropolis of Hesperia are depicted in the background , and the sea and full moon are seen beyond. The overall atmosphere is one of ancient strength and eternal duty , captured in rich , detailed brush strokes typical of classical oil paintings. , Oil Painting over canvas. textured canvas ,