A Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantry

Dirk Langendijk

1790 (or 1798?) · Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash · Drawings and Prints

Of the various types of military subjects he depicted, the confrontation of mounted cavalry and foot soldiers was among Langendijk’s favorite. In this example, horses rear as shots are fired and swords and bayonets are raised. At center, he deploys his characteristic combination of brown ink and gray wash to dazzling effect, creating the illusion of smoke enveloping the figures.

Artist

Dirk Langendijk

Date

1790 (or 1798?)

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 2015