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Death of a Russian General (Le Mort d'un general russe)

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

1814

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Death of a Russian General (Le Mort d'un general russe) is a 1814 ink by Gerhardus Emaus de Micault, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gerhardus Emaus de Micault
When & what style?: 1814 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash with infantry, weapons raised. One man lies on the ground, surrounded by struggling figures. The horses rear up, adding to the sense of chaos. The background is rough and sketchy, with trees and a sky that looks stormy. Notice how the artist uses loose, quick lines to show movement and panic. The scene feels raw and urgent, not polished. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.