Cavalry Charge
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a group of soldiers riding horses in a fast, chaotic charge. Their uniforms are dark with bright red hats, and some hold flags or swords. The horses kick up dust as they gallop, their muscles tense and legs blurred in motion. Notice how the artist used quick, loose lines to show speed instead of perfect details. The background is just a plain, dusty field with no extra scenery. If you like this sketchy, action-packed style, look up Romanticism next.
