Cavalry Engagement
1800
oil
From the collection of Department of Paintings of the Louvre
1800
oil
From the collection of Department of Paintings of the Louvre
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with many horses and men. In the center, a man on a white horse is fighting with a sword. He's wearing a brown jacket and a black hat. Around him, other men are on horses, some holding swords or guns. The background is a gray sky with smoke and clouds. The scene is very busy, with lots of action happening at once. The colors are mostly dark, with shades of brown and gray. The men and horses are painted in detail, showing their movements and emotions. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn about the artist, Francesco Giuseppe Casanova.
