Cavalry Battle near a River

Charles Parrocel

Associated Names
Charles Parrocel

Artist, French, 1688 - 1752

This is a drawing of a chaotic scene involving horses and figures. The composition is filled with dynamic movement, depicted using loose and energetic strokes. The subjects are entangled in what seems like a battle or a tumultuous event. The use of monochromatic tones and rapid lines creates a sense of frantic motion and an agitated atmosphere. The scene captures the essence of turbulence and activity, with elements like rearing horses and swirling dust clouds contributing to the animated feel of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink and brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Benjamin and Lillian Hertzberg

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.2 x 56 cm (6 3/4 x 22 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.140.24


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Claudius de Jonge (not in Lugt); Benjamin and Lillian Hertzberg, New York; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Choc de Cavaliere par Charles Parrocel (1688 - 1752) signe b. / Collection Claudius de Jonge / [not deciphered] aquie Chez Roth à Montigny les Metz

Wikidata ID

Q64538827

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