Charge of Household Cavalry at Kassassin - 1882
1886
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1886
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on horseback and foot. Smoke fills the air, and the figures are caught mid-motion, weapons raised. The colors are mostly dark grays and whites, with quick brushstrokes that blur the edges. The painting captures the energy of a cavalry charge, with horses rearing and soldiers clashing. The artist used loose, expressive strokes to show movement and chaos. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
