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The image shows a line of soldiers marching along a dirt road with a covered cart pulled by a horse nearby. The viewpoint appears to be at ground level, offering an eye-level perspective of the procession. The horizon is low, obscured by distant trees and the continuation of the road, which extends into the distance on the left side. The scene is depicted in a sketch-like style with fine lines and cross-hatching, resembling etching techniques. The color scheme is monochrome, utilizing shades of black and sepia to provide depth and texture for a historical appearance. Trees with sparse foliage line the path to the left, and additional trees and a hill-like structure are visible in the background.
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The image shows a line of soldiers marching along a dirt road with a covered cart pulled by a horse nearby. The viewpoint appears to be at ground level, offering an eye-level perspective of the procession. The horizon is low, obscured by distant trees and the continuation of the road, which extends into the distance on the left side. The scene is depicted in a sketch-like style with fine lines and cross-hatching, resembling etching techniques. The color scheme is monochrome, utilizing shades of black and sepia to provide depth and texture for a historical appearance. Trees with sparse foliage line the path to the left, and additional trees and a hill-like structure are visible in the background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

a) Artillery on Mission (recto); b) Artillery on Mission (verso) (Artiglieria da campagna)

Giovanni Fattori

Date
1888/1903
Medium
etching on laid paper (artist's proof impressions on recto and verso)
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate): 15.9 × 27.7 cm (6 1/4 × 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2021.103.9.a-b
Credit line
Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection and Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • Horse
  • Nature
  • Cart
  • Figures
Provenance

Umberto Sgarzi [1921-2017], Bologna, by descent; (Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2021 by NGA.

Inscription

lower right in plate: Gio Fattori

Watermarks

shield with initials, CE

NGA object ID 223233. 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.