Au Soudan: Bataille d'El-Teb

Auguste Lepère and Jacques Beltrand after Józef Chelmonski

National Gallery of Art

This drawing shows a battle scene with soldiers and cavalry engaged in combat. The artwork portrays a chaotic battlefield with soldiers on foot and horsemen in action. The foreground features horses and soldiers in dynamic motion, some appearing to be falling or lying on the ground. In the background, more troops are depicted in the midst of the battle. The detailed use of lines and shading creates a sense of urgency and chaos in the scene.