The Battle of the Uji River
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Battle of the Uji River is a 1730 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This picture shows a wild, chaotic battle scene. Warriors in fancy armor and helmets clash midair, swords swinging. One man on a horse is falling backward, his arms spread wide. The background is swirling clouds and dark shapes—maybe more fighters or smoke. Bright colors like red and gold stand out against the faded paper. The artist packed a lot into small spaces, with lots of movement and drama. The armor looks heavy and detailed, and the faces are expressive, almost angry. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement next.
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