1839
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Combate de caballería en la época de Rosas is a 1839 oil by Carlos Morel, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a chaotic battle scene, with horses and men in the midst of combat. The men are dressed in various uniforms, some with red hats and others with blue jackets, while the horses are mostly brown or white. In the foreground, a man in a red hat lies on the ground, while another man on a white horse appears to be charging forward. The background is filled with smoke and chaos, with more men and horses engaged in battle. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer into the midst of the action. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Carlos Morel.
Carlos Morel (12 February 1813 – 10 September 1894) was a prominent Argentine painter in the nineteenth century, known as the first truly Argentine painter.
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