Battle of Otumba
1852
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1852
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Battle of Otumba is a 1852 oil by Manuel Rodríguez de Guzmán, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a chaotic battle scene, with numerous figures engaged in combat. In the foreground, a group of men are shown fighting, some on horseback and others on foot. The central figure, a man on a white horse, appears to be the leader, wielding a sword and wearing a distinctive helmet. The background of the painting is filled with smoke and dust, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and conflict. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Manuel Rodríguez de Guzmán (1818–1867) was an artist, born in Seville.
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