Who painted Cavalry Charging?

Cavalry Charging was painted by Conrad Gessner in 1801.

Where can I see Cavalry Charging?

Cavalry Charging is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cavalry Charging?

Cavalry Charging is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Cavalry Charging?

Museum-quality prints of Cavalry Charging are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cavalry Charging

Conrad Gessner , 1801

Cavalry Charging is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Conrad Gessner. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cavalry Charging is a pen-and-tusche lithograph created by Conrad Gessner in 1801, depicting a dynamic and chaotic military scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures the intense moment of a cavalry charge, conveying energy and turmoil through densely packed horses and riders in various states of motion, including rearing, galloping, and falling.

Technique & Style

Gessner employed pen-and-tusche lithography to achieve a textured, dynamic effect, set against a subtly rendered, blurred landscape background that emphasizes the foreground's action.

History & Provenance

Created in 1801, specific details regarding the work's historical context, ownership history, or exhibition record are not provided in the available information.

Context

The work reflects the artistic and military interests of its time, potentially influenced by late 18th-century European warfare and the development of lithography as an emerging print technique.

Legacy

The impact or legacy of 'Cavalry Charging' in the broader art historical context or Conrad Gessner's oeuvre is not specified in the given details.