Cavalry Skirmish

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

The image shows a cavalry battle scene with two mounted figures engaged in a sword duel. One rider wears a blue coat and feathered hat, while the other wears a green attire. The horses display dynamic movement, with one rearing up and the other charging. The background depicts a cloudy sky and sketched elements suggesting a chaotic battlefield. The artist uses watercolors and bold outlines to highlight the action and expressions. The style is reminiscent of Thomas Rowlandson.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black, brown, and red ink with watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.7 x 12.8 cm (3 7/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.209

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London, by 1961); Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York, 1961; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 171 (color).

Wikidata ID

Q64633287

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