Waiting for the Battle, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. The large scene is set outside a rock fortress and presents a garrison of soldiers preparing for … Read more Oil on canvas. The large scene is set outside a rock fortress and presents a garrison of soldiers preparing for battle: in the foreground on the left, near a tree, the group of commanders on horseback observe the work and give the orders, while the troops arm the cannons on the terraces, prepare rudimentary spears and sharpen their sidearms. The colors are clear and dull, with shades of gray that go from the clear sky with clouds to the rocky fortress, to get lost in the ground turning to a sandy beige; only some of the officers' uniforms stand out, breaking the chromatic uniformity. Restored and relined, the painting is presented in a gilded frame from the early 1900s. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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