Pharaoh's Army Marching

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870, ca. 1865/1880

The artwork depicts a scene in a horizontal format, illustrating an army procession through an ancient Egyptian setting. In the foreground are massive columns with hieroglyphic-like details, framing the scene on both sides. The army, composed of soldiers in colorful uniforms and red headgear, is marching along a wide path. Horse-drawn chariots accompany the soldiers. The background features an architectural setting with towering columns and distant structures, under a sky filled with swirling clouds. Crowds of onlookers, some in traditional robes, are gathered along the path and near the columns. The use of earthy tones and the detailed rendering of the architecture are present.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870
Datering
ca. 1865/1880
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
89 × 116,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork depicts a scene in a horizontal format, illustrating an army procession through an ancient Egyptian setting. In the foreground are massive columns with hieroglyphic-like details, framing the scene on both sides. The army, composed of soldiers in colorful uniforms and red headgear, is marching along a wide path. Horse-drawn chariots accompany the soldiers. The background features an architectural setting with towering columns and distant structures, under a sky filled with swirling clouds. Crowds of onlookers, some in traditional robes, are gathered along the path and near the columns. The use of earthy tones and the detailed rendering of the architecture are present.

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870