Subject
Battl
Battl is a subject in art. The gallery holds 26 works in this subject in art, including works by Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso, Nainsukh and Mohamed.
Battle scenes form one of the oldest and most prestigious genres in Western and Asian art, from ancient Egyptian pharaonic reliefs through the Roman Column of Trajan, Renaissance and Baroque easel paintings, and the grand panoramic canvases of the 19th century. Artists depicted military engagements to celebrate patrons' victories, record historical events, and explore the violence and chaos of war.
Key artists
Works
Cassone with painted front panel depicting the Conquest of Trebizond
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聖徳太子絵伝図|Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi e-den)
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『大織冠』|The Great Woven Cap (Taishokkan)
六波羅合戦 平治物語絵巻 断簡|Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion
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General George Eliott
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar
一の谷合戦図屏風|The Battle at Ichinotani, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)
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保元平治合戦図屏風|The Rebellions of the Hōgen and Heiji Eras
土佐派 屋島合戦図屏風|The Battle of Yashima, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)
冨嶽三十六景 東海道保土ケ谷|Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Hodogaya), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
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騎兵体歩兵体大調練之図|Illustration of Cavalry, Infantry and Soldiers Retreating (Kiheitai, hoheitai, daichōren no zu)
仏蘭西英吉利三兵大調錬之図|Maneuvers by Three Categories of French and English Soldiers (Furansu Igirisu sanhei ōchōren no zu)
武勇雪月花之内 ゑびらの梅|Plum Blossoms in the Forrest of Ikuta, from the series Bravery-Beauty of the four seasons (Buyū setsugekka no uchi-Ikuta no mori, Ebira no ume)
太平記正清難戦之図|Masakiyo's Challenging Battle, from the series Taiheiki (Taiheiki, Masakiyo nansen no zu)
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H Beard Print Collection
Frequently asked questions
What is Battl?
Battle scenes form one of the oldest and most prestigious genres in Western and Asian art, from ancient Egyptian pharaonic reliefs through the Roman Column of Trajan, Renaissance and Baroque easel paintings, and the grand panoramic canvases of the 19th century.
How many Battl works does Artifact World Gallery have?
Artifact World Gallery holds 26 public-domain Battl works, all free to view and download.
Who are the key Battl artists?
Key Battl artists in the collection include Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso, Nainsukh and Mohamed.
Where can I see Battl works?
Battl works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art and Victoria and Albert Museum.