Three Armed Riders Escorting Prisoners near Reims
1825
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1825
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Armed Riders Escorting Prisoners near Reims is a 1825 gouache by Peter von Hess, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people on a dirt path near a body of water. Three men on horseback wear military uniforms and hold spears, while four men on foot are dressed in simple clothing and appear to be prisoners. The scene is set against a cloudy sky. In the background, a stone column bears an inscription, and a distant building is visible across the water. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The painting's attention to detail and use of color are reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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