A Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantry

Dirk Langendijk Dutch

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Of the various types of military subjects he depicted, the confrontation of mounted cavalry and foot soldiers was among Langendijk’s favorite. In this example, horses rear as shots are fired and swords and bayonets are raised. At center, he deploys his characteristic combination of brown ink and gray wash to dazzling effect, creating the illusion of smoke enveloping the figures.

A Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantry, Dirk Langendijk (Dutch, Rotterdam 1748–1805 Rotterdam), Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash

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