Explosion of a Grenade (L'Explosion d'une grenade)

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene depicting military activity and a burning fire. The drawing shows soldiers on horseback and on foot gathered around an area where a skirmish is taking place. Figures can be seen lying on the ground, suggesting the aftermath of a conflict. A fire emits smoke into the scene, adding to the drama. The background includes cloudy skies and distant architectural structures nestled among trees. The work features intricate hatching and cross-hatching techniques typical of such a historical representation.