1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Dominant colour
Carga de caballería del Ejército Federal is a 1830 oil by Carlos Morel, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a man in a blue jacket and red pants, standing in front of a white horse. The man is holding the horse's reins with his left hand and appears to be in motion. In the background, there are other people and horses, but they are not as clearly defined. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, including blues, reds, and browns. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, with the man and horse appearing to be in the midst of some kind of action. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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