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Capture of Monterey

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after Carl Nebel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated vantage point overlooking a military scene. It includes a group of mounted soldiers and infantrymen, some interacting with artillery pieces amidst rising smoke. There are soldiers in formations and a covered wagon nearby. The background shows mountains and hills in brown and green tones, with a small structure on a hilltop. The sky transitions from light blues to warmer oranges and yellows. The brushstrokes are fine, detailed, capturing figures and natural elements. The color palette blends earth tones with serene sky tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
12233 × 9110 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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