The Affair near Konigstein (L'Affaire pres de Koenigstein) [recto]

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Associated Names
Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Artist, Dutch, 1789 - 1863

This image depicts a scene from an elevated perspective showing horseback riders engaged in battle. A castle sits on a hill in the background with detailed architectural lines. The sky features clouds created by short, intricate strokes. A group of trees is on the right side. The color palette is warm sepia with a focus on texture and line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.479.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hippert 1878, no. 40, State iv/v

Associated Artworks

The image shows a detailed drawing of a battle scene. There are figures fighting on horses in the foreground, with swirling motions and dense groupings on the left. In the distance is a large structure, possibly a castle or fort. The high horizon line is dominated by the structure and surrounded by foliage. On the right is a large tree with intricate detailing and many leaves, framing the composition. The linework captures various textures, from the roughness of the combatants to the softness of the clouds. The black and white palette emphasizes line density for depth and intensity.

The Affair near Konigstein (L'Affaire pres d e Koenigstein) [verso]

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

1789

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1878

  • Hippert, T. "Le peintre-graveur des pays-bas." Le Bibliophile Belge VIII (1878): 227-244.

Wikidata ID

Q65568790

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