1818
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Soldier's Family Encamped is a 1818 gouache by Horace Vernet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a soldier's family encamped in a wooded area, with a horse standing behind them. The family consists of a man, a woman, and a child, all dressed in simple clothing. The man is seated on the ground, while the woman and child are standing beside him. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with the brown wove paper providing a warm background. The use of white gouache adds highlights to the figures and their surroundings, creating a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, capturing a moment of everyday life in a peaceful setting. This painting is a fine example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Romantic artists, such as J.M.W. Turner or Eugène Delacroix.
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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