Artwork

Napoleanic Battle Scene

Napoleanic Battle Scene, by Daniel Urrabieta Vierge, 1804
Napoleanic Battle Scene, by Daniel Urrabieta Vierge, 1804

Napoleanic Battle Scene is a print by the Impressionist artist Daniel Urrabieta Vierge. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

*Napoleonic Battle Scene* is a black-and-white print by Daniel Urrabieta y Vierge, dated circa 1804, capturing the intensity of a Napoleonic-era military clash.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on horseback and foot, conveying the drama and turmoil of war through meticulous details such as flying hats and tensed horse muscles.

Technique & Style

Executed in a Realist style, the work showcases Vierge's attention to detail and ability to evoke dynamic movement, characteristic of the Realism movement.

History & Provenance

Despite Vierge's later birthdate (1851) and primary work as a French illustrator, this early piece is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Context

Created during a time of historical engagement with Napoleonic themes, the piece reflects Vierge's interest in dramatic historical subjects, despite his later focus on illustration.

Legacy

As part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, *Napoleonic Battle Scene* remains accessible for study and appreciation of Vierge's early Realist work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Daniel Urrabieta Vierge

Artist

Daniel Urrabieta Vierge

Daniel Urrabieta y Vierge (5 March 1851 – 10 May 1904) was a Spanish-born French illustrator who revolutionized the reproduction of illustrations.

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