Charge of the Cavalry (Charge de cavalerie contre des chasseurs)

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The drawing shows a chaotic battlefield with a line of soldiers engaged in combat, smoke billowing as cannons and muskets fire. In the background, structures such as a windmill and assorted buildings are visible. The landscape is filled with rough terrain, grass, and small vegetation. The lines are detailed, capturing the movements of the soldiers and the frenzied atmosphere of a battle.