Artwork
Asaltul cavaleriei 1877
Asaltul cavaleriei 1877 is a print by Constantin Găvenea. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Asaltul cavaleriei 1877 is a work by Constantin Găvenea, created around 1950. It is a sketch depicting a chaotic cavalry battle and is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch shows soldiers on horseback charging forward amidst swirling dust, with some riders holding flags or weapons. The background features scattered soldiers and horses with smoke or mist rising in the distance, conveying a sense of intense action.
Technique & Style
The loose, watery style of the sketch suggests a quick study rather than a finished work, with the artist prioritizing movement and action over detailed representation.
Artist & collection
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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