1817
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La piece en batterie is a 1817 ink by Horace Vernet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground, its branches stretching towards the sky. In the distance, a group of people are gathered around a cannon, while another person is seen riding a horse on the left side of the image. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures and the cannon. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Romanticism artists, such as Vernet, Horace.
Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 30 June 1789 – 17 January 1863), better known as Horace Vernet, was a French painter of battles, portraits, and Orientalist subjects.
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