1832
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Croisés en Campagne is a 1832 ink by Auguste Raffet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash in the center, surrounded by foot soldiers with spears and shields. Some men are on the ground, while others stand ready to fight. The background has a distant horizon with faint trees and smoke. The title *Croisés en Campagne* hints this isn’t just any battle—it’s a crusade in the countryside. The artist packed in lots of action, making it feel dramatic and intense. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more dramatic, emotional art.
Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (2 March 1804 – 16 February 1860) was a French illustrator and lithographer. He was a student of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, and was a retrospective painter of the Empire.
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