Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right

Francesco Casanova

18th century

Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right by Francesco Casanova

Medium

Brush with gray and brown wash, heightened with white

Dimensions

6 15/16 x 9 5/16 in. (17.6 x 23.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harry G. Sperling Fund, 1983

Accession Number

1983.128.3

Tags

HorsesSoldiersMen

About this artwork

This drawings titled "Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right" by Francesco Casanova dates to 18th century. Executed in brush with gray and brown wash, heightened with white, this work exemplifies the craftsmanship associated with Drawings and Prints. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional hold...

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