Napoleanic Battle Scene
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white scene shows a chaotic battle with soldiers on horseback and foot. Some men wave swords or guns, while others hold shields or ride hard. The horses kick up dust as they charge across an open field with a distant city skyline in the background. The artist packed in lots of tiny details, like the way one soldier’s hat flies off or how the horses’ muscles tense. This style fits the *Realism* movement. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works by this artist.
