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Patrol (Esplorazione)

Giovanni Fattori

1889

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Patrol (Esplorazione) is a 1889 ink by Giovanni Fattori, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Fattori
When & what style?: 1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a man on horseback, dressed in a military uniform, riding through tall grass. The man is wearing a hat and has a rifle slung over his shoulder. He is riding a dark-colored horse with a saddle and bridle. The background of the image is a cloudy sky, with the sun shining through the clouds. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of calmness and serenity, with the man and horse appearing to be in a peaceful environment. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.