Death of a Russian General (Le Mort d'un general russe)

1814

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Associated Names
Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Artist, Dutch, 1789 - 1863

This is a drawing of a battlefield scene. The image depicts a historical battle with soldiers in uniform scattered across the scene. In the foreground, several figures attend to an individual who appears injured or fallen. The soldiers wear detailed uniforms, complete with plumed hats, surrounded by fallen comrades. In the background, a cavalry horse stands amidst smoke and commotion, suggesting a dynamic conflict. Sketched lines hint at a distant row of troops engaged in combat, with smoke rising into the sky. The composition conveys the confusion and intensity of war through its many layered elements and expressive line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.482

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hippert 1878, no. 47, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1878

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

Wikidata ID

Q65568804

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