Who painted Battle Scene?

Battle Scene was painted by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet in 1818.

Where can I see Battle Scene?

Battle Scene is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Battle Scene?

Battle Scene is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Battle Scene

Nicolas Toussaint Charlet , 1818

Battle Scene is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Toussaint Charlet. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Battle Scene is a lithograph on India paper created by Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet in 1818. It is a print that exemplifies the artist's focus on military subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a chaotic armed conflict with soldiers, ships, and flags in the foreground, set against a backdrop of troops and a landscape under a stormy sky. The scene conveys a sense of turmoil and intense action.

Technique & Style

Charlet employed sharp lines and heavy shading to create a dramatic and dynamic effect, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized intense emotions and action.

History & Provenance

Created in 1818, Battle Scene is an early example of Charlet's work in lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and expressive images.