A Skirmish with Soldiers Near a Farm (recto); Sketch with Soldiers (verso)

ca. 1790–1800

Not on view

In this rapidly executed sheet, Langendijk depicts an intense moment of battle. At center, a large hay wagon is on fire, presumably being used as a weapon.

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Title: A Skirmish with Soldiers Near a Farm (recto); Sketch with Soldiers (verso)
Artist: Dirk Langendijk (Dutch, Rotterdam 1748–1805 Rotterdam)
Date: ca. 1790–1800
Medium: Pen and brown and black ink, brush and gray ink
Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/8 × 10 1/2 in. (20.7 × 26.7 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 2015
Object Number: 2015.752.9
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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