Marais de Saint-Gond
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows four chaotic battle scenes in a swampy area. Soldiers on horseback and foot fight wildly, tangled in trees and mud. The sky is stormy, with flashes of light and dark clouds. Two panels are mostly sketches, while the other two are bold black-and-white prints with sharp contrasts. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and bright spots to create drama—this is called *chiaroscuro*. It makes the action feel urgent and intense. Look up chiaroscuro to see how other artists used this technique.
