On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P04331
- Author
- Fortuny Marsal, Mariano (Spanish)
- Title
- The Battle of Wad-Rass
- Chronology
- 1862-1863
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 54 cm x 185 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COMPRA
- Procedence
- Adquisición, 1878 - Museo de Arte Moderno
A scene of the battle of Wad-Ras,
fought on 23 March 1860, that put
an end to the War in Africa
(1859-1860) between Spain and
Morocco.
At the behest of the Regional
Government of Barcelona, Fortuny
joined the Catalan Volunteer Corps
commanded by General Prim
(1814-1870) as a war reporter for
the General Staff. During the war
he made numerous studies at the
front lines, capturing the moments
of battle on the spot. The free
rendering, wealth of colors and
great density of material emphasize
the sense of immediacy.
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