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Wounded French Attacked by a Cosack

Hippolyte Lecomte

1817

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Wounded French Attacked by a Cosack is a 1817 ink by Hippolyte Lecomte, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Hippolyte Lecomte
When & what style?: 1817 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic battle scene in a wooded area. Soldiers on horseback and foot are scattered across a rocky hillside, some firing weapons, others falling or fleeing. Trees loom overhead, and the ground is uneven with bushes and small streams. The mood feels tense and frantic, with smoke or dust swirling around the figures. The title at the bottom reads "Les francs attaqués par les cosaques," which means "The French Attacked by Cossacks." This suggests the scene is a historical conflict, likely inspired by real events. Next, look into lithography to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Artist

Hippolyte Lecomte

Hippolyte Lecomte (French pronunciation: ; 28 December 1781, Puiseaux – 25 July 1857, Paris) was a French painter best known for large scale historical paintings and ballet designs.

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