Ataque de la escuadra Brasileña a las bat. de Curupayti
1901
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1901
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The painting depicts a naval battle scene, with several ships engaged in combat on a river. The ships are shown in various states of distress, with some on fire and others damaged. In the foreground, trees and bushes line the riverbank. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the sky above the battle scene depicted in a light blue hue. The overall mood of the painting is one of chaos and destruction. This painting is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires. To learn more about naval battles, look up the subject "battle".