97 - Attributed to P. HESS (1792–1871), A cavalry battle involving Napoleonic soldiers, pen drawing

Attributed to P. HESS (1792–1871), A cavalry battle involving Napoleonic soldiers, pen drawing Peter von Hess (1792 Düsseldorf – 1871 Munich), attributed: Study sheet depicting a cavalry battle involving Napoleonic soldiers and an attack on a bastion, 19th century, pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing and pencil on paper (green) Watermark: Letters/Digits: GM | Date: Inscription: Inscribed on the reverse by another person: “P. Hess”. Date: 19th century Description: The artwork depicts a lively battle scene characterized by its attention to detail and dynamism. Riders and horses are depicted in fierce conflict. Verso: Pencil study sketch of soldiers and horsemen and a large figure study in pen depicting an attack on a fortified bastion. Keywords: Battle; Horseman; Horses; Fight; History; Art; Drawing; Composition; Detail; Dynamics; Confrontation; Depiction; Conflict; Foliage; Symbolism; Mythical; Historical; Iconography; Art History; Sketch, 19th century, Biedermeier, Military, Germany, Size: Paper (green): 24.9 cm x 42.2 cm (9.8 x 16.6 in) Condition: Good condition. Soiled and pale foxing on all sides. Distinctive brown stain at the top center. Paper thinned in the lower right corner. Discoloration of the ink lines on both sides.