Cavalry Battle I by August Querfurt. A dynamic oil painting depicting soldiers on horseback engaged in a combat scene beneath a dark, smoke-filled sky with stone fortifications in the distance.

Cavalry Battle I

August Querfurt

1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A spirited 18th-century scene of cavalry combat, capturing the dramatic energy and atmosphere of historical warfare.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft gray

About the piece

Attributed to the circle of August Querfurt and dated around 1740, this oil on canvas captures the chaotic intensity of a cavalry engagement. The work features soldiers on horseback in the foreground, set against a backdrop of brooding clouds and distant fortresses that emphasize the epic scale of the conflict.

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