Album for 1835: Carré enfoncé...
1835
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1835
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white sketch shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers in hats and coats are packed tightly together, some firing guns, others lying on the ground. Smoke fills the air, and the field looks muddy and messy. In the distance, more troops are lined up on a hill, watching the fight. The artist focused on the confusion and chaos of war. Notice how the soldiers’ faces are blurred, making them feel like a crowd rather than individuals. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
