1838
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Dominant colour
The capture of Constantine. October 13, 1837 is a 1838 oil by Horace Vernet, a French Romanticism work, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers in dark uniforms are fighting in the ruins of a city, with smoke rising in the background. The soldiers are armed with guns, swords, and spears, and some are climbing over walls or through rubble. In the foreground, a group of soldiers are gathered around a cannon, which appears to be the focal point of the battle. The soldiers are shown in various poses, some standing, some kneeling, and some lying on the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of intense conflict and chaos. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this dramatic scene, look up Horace Vernet.
Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 30 June 1789 – 17 January 1863), better known as Horace Vernet, was a French painter of battles, portraits, and Orientalist subjects.
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