Carlos Morel Cavalry Charge Customs and Habits of Buenos Aires Series Google Art Project
Artista: Carlos Morel
Siglo XIX · Argentina
Colección: Carlos Morel
In 'Cavalry Charge', Carlos Morel, a seminal figure in Argentine art, captures with vibrant drama the ferocity of a military confrontation. The scene centers on a rearing white horse and a foot soldier struggling against the tide of a charge, while action and chaos extend into the background. This work, representative of historical Romanticism and part of his series 'Customs and Traditions of Buenos Aires', offers a vivid snapshot of the conflicts that forged the identity of the Río de la Plata region.
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