Molino del Rey—Attack upon the Molino

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after Carl Nebel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a battle scene with soldiers engaging in combat across a field. In the background, mountains can be seen, along with structures resembling forts or buildings. The soldiers are depicted in varying formations and there is smoke rising from gunfire. A group of mounted soldiers is prominently positioned on the right. The painting features meticulous brushstrokes capturing the movement of the troops. The color palette includes earthy tones for the field and blue, gray, and pastel hues for the uniforms and sky.