Three Armed Riders Escorting Prisoners near Reims

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1825

This is a painting of individuals traveling on a rugged landscape led by a mounted figure wielding a spear-like weapon. The group is moving along a worn path on a grassy mound under a partly cloudy sky. The central figure on horseback is wearing a dark uniform with red accents and is looking back at the group following behind, who appear to be walking. Among them, one figure is dressed in a light-colored garment, contrasting with the darker outfits of others. The background shows a vast open landscape with a distant structure visible on the horizon. The sky is expansive, with clouds casting shadows, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1825
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite, with borderlines in pen and black ink, on wove paper
Dimensions
27.9 × 33.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of individuals traveling on a rugged landscape led by a mounted figure wielding a spear-like weapon. The group is moving along a worn path on a grassy mound under a partly cloudy sky. The central figure on horseback is wearing a dark uniform with red accents and is looking back at the group following behind, who appear to be walking. Among them, one figure is dressed in a light-colored garment, contrasting with the darker outfits of others. The background shows a vast open landscape with a distant structure visible on the horizon. The sky is expansive, with clouds casting shadows, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827