Who painted Cavaliers in Battle?

Cavaliers in Battle was painted by Asa B. Sizer in 1820.

Where can I see Cavaliers in Battle?

Cavaliers in Battle is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cavaliers in Battle?

Cavaliers in Battle is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Cavaliers in Battle

Asa B. Sizer , 1820

Cavaliers in Battle is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Asa B. Sizer. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cavaliers in Battle is a drawing created by Asa B. Sizer around 1820 using graphite on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a chaotic battle scene featuring horsemen in formal attire, wielding swords and lances, with rearing horses and a fallen animal in the foreground.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of graphite on laid paper achieves a textured, dynamic effect, with bold lines defining the figures and horses against a largely blank background.