Who created "Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques"?

Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques was created by Horace Vernet in 1820.

What medium is "Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques"?

Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques is Lithograph; only state.

Is "Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques" in the public domain?

Yes, Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques

Horace Vernet

1820

Medium

Lithograph; only state

Dimensions

Sheet: 7 9/16 × 11 5/8 in. (19.2 × 29.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number

59.500.420

Art Historical Context

Step into the dynamic chaos of *Cavalry Combat at Battle of Arques*1820), a striking lithograph by French artist Horace Vernet. Capturing a pivotal clash from the French Wars of Religion, this depicts mounted warriors locked in fierce combat, their rearing amid swirling dust and clashing swords. Vernet, a master of Romantic military scenes, infused his works with raw energy and dramatic realism, reflecting the era's fascination with history. The Battle of Arques, fought in 1589 near Dieppe, saw King Henry IV triumph over the Catholic League's forces led by the Duke of Mayenne. This victory so...

Cavalry Combat at the Battle of Arques

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