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a) Artillery on Mission (recto); b) Artillery on Mission (verso) (Artiglieria da campagna)

Giovanni Fattori

1896

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

a) Artillery on Mission (recto); b) Artillery on Mission (verso) (Artiglieria da campagna) is a 1896 ink by Giovanni Fattori, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Fattori
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a horse pulling a cart, with several men in uniform riding on it. The horse is walking on a dirt road, and the men are all wearing hats and holding various objects. The scene is depicted in a sketchy, impressionistic style, with lots of lines and shading that give it a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of activity and purpose, as if the men are on a mission of some kind. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.