Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right
18th century
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
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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...