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Cuirassiers Charging

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a cavalry battle scene. It features cavalry soldiers on horseback engaged in combat, showing a soldier on a dark horse holding a sword and appearing to charge. Additional soldiers, horses, a cannon, and disrupted ground are visible in the background, conveying a sense of a chaotic battlefield. The drawing emphasizes movement and action through detailed depictions of the horses and uniforms.

Artwork Details

Date
1823
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
4802 × 3053 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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