This is a drawing of four historical scenes arranged in a grid. Each scene features groups of mounted and unmounted soldiers engaging in different activities within tented military camps. The top half of the image shows two vignettes with soldiers in combat or parade formations in landscapes, while the lower half presents two vignettes with soldiers in discussions or resting in military gatherings. The scenes depict historical military campaigns with backdrops of landscapes, tents, and war accouterments, emphasizing military life and strategy. Latin or German inscriptions above or below each scene provide context for the military actions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- set of four etchings in proof states with remarques, printed on one sheet of laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3527 × 4976 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original