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This is a drawing of a historical scene at a fortress. The drawing features a monochrome image depicting figures and horses in motion around an imposing fortress with towers and battlements. Flags fly atop one of the towers, and the sense of motion and activity is evident from the dynamic posture of the horses and figures. The architecture suggests medieval or early Renaissance style, evoking a scene of a siege or a significant event. The artwork is highly detailed despite its small size and uses a single color palette for a dramatic effect.
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This is a drawing of a historical scene at a fortress. The drawing features a monochrome image depicting figures and horses in motion around an imposing fortress with towers and battlements. Flags fly atop one of the towers, and the sense of motion and activity is evident from the dynamic posture of the horses and figures. The architecture suggests medieval or early Renaissance style, evoking a scene of a siege or a significant event. The artwork is highly detailed despite its small size and uses a single color palette for a dramatic effect.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A cette lueur soudaine...

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Date
1878
Medium
etching and drypoint in red on thin japan paper
Dimensions
plate: 17.3 x 11.2 cm (6 13/16 x 4 7/16 in.) sheet: 30.5 x 21.8 cm (12 x 8 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2006.68.7
Credit line
Gift of Daniel Bell and Pearl K. Bell
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Le Chevalier Destouches

Subjects and terms

  • French
Provenance

Professor Daniel Bell and Pearl Bell, Cambridge, MA; gift to NGA, 2006.

NGA object ID 136039. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.