Carica di cavalleria (Calvary Charge)
1884
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows soldiers on horseback charging through a dark, wet field. The riders’ hats and uniforms pop against the muddy background. Light glints off their bayonets, making them stand out. Fattori used etching and drypoint here. He scratched lines into a metal plate, then inked it. The print’s rough texture feels more real than smooth. Try looking up Rembrandt’s etchings next. They use similar dark-and-light tricks.
