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Horse with Soldiers Smoking Pipe/Military Scene

Johann Adam Klein

1816

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Horse with Soldiers Smoking Pipe/Military Scene is a 1816 ink by Johann Adam Klein, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johann Adam Klein
When & what style?: 1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a horse with soldiers smoking a pipe in a military scene. The horse is the central figure, with soldiers gathered around it. The scene is set against a backdrop of other horses and soldiers in the distance. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The contrast between the dark lines and the lighter tones adds to the overall mood of the scene. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this painting, offering a glimpse into the Romanticism movement.