Artwork

Cavalry Skirmish

Cavalry Skirmish, by Unknown, 1750
Cavalry Skirmish, by Unknown, 1750

Cavalry Skirmish is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Cavalry Skirmish is a painting created around 1750 by an artist known as 1898_person. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a chaotic cavalry battle, with rearing and fallen horses in the foreground and horsemen engaged in combat. The background features smoke and indistinct buildings, adding to the scene's turmoil.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail, particularly in the horses' expressions and the clothing of the combatants. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and heightens the drama of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known