Battle Charge
1870
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Battle Charge is a 1870 gouache by Hammat Billings, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers in rough clothes are fighting—some stand with rifles, others charge forward with bayonets. One man on the right swings wildly, while others look tense or exhausted. Bodies lie on the ground, and the whole scene feels messy and urgent. The artist used black ink and a light wash to keep it simple and gritty. The rough lines make the action feel fast and real, not polished. Next, check out the technique: gouache to see how artists use it for quick, bold sketches like this.
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