Episode from the Algerian War

1831

Auguste Raffet

Associated Names
Auguste Raffet

Artist, French, 1804 - 1860

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The artwork depicts a chaotic battlefield filled with smoke, running figures, and artillery. In the foreground, some figures appear engaged in combat, showing vigorous movements. There are cannons. The tones used are grayscale. In the background, distant structures and more figures can be seen. The detail and dynamism capture the turmoil and action of the moment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    stone: 31.4 x 44 cm (12 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 36.4 x 51.7 cm (14 5/16 x 20 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.27.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté S.A., Paris); purchased by NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76336364

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