Capture of a Village (Prise d'un village)

Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Associated Names
Gerhardus Emaus de Micault

Artist, Dutch, 1789 - 1863

This is an artwork depicting a battle scene in a village with a church steeple in the background. The image shows a chaotic battlefield with horsemen engaged in action amidst smoke and gunfire. In the center, riders are energetically portrayed, capturing a cavalry charge. The background features rustic buildings partially obscured by smoke. A leafless tree stands in the scene, contributing to the atmosphere. The intricate line work emphasizes the dynamic movement and dramatic tension of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.483

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hippert 1878, no. 49, 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

Q65568805

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