Artwork
Hussard Striking a Cosack
Hussard Striking a Cosack is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carle Vernet. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hussard Striking a Cosack is a lithograph created by Carle Vernet in 1797. It depicts a confrontation between two horsemen.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a hussar and a Cossack engaged in combat, reflecting the military conflicts of the late 18th century. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and distant soldiers.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features loose, expressive lines that convey a sense of dynamic movement. The artist's focus on action and drama is characteristic of his work in military and equestrian scenes.
History & Provenance
Carle Vernet, son of Claude-Joseph Vernet, was a French painter known for his depictions of military subjects. He created Hussard Striking a Cosack during a period of significant conflict.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, better known as Carle Vernet, was a French painter, the youngest child of painter Claude-Joseph Vernet and the father of painter Horace Vernet.
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