Francesco Casanova (London 1727 – Mödling 1803) - Equestrian battle. 26.5 x 34.5 cm without frame, 36 x 43 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in gilded wooden frame. - The painting is attributed to Francesco Casanova (London 1727 – Mödling 1803) on the basis of stylistic comparisons. Condition report: Lined canvas. Good condition of the painted surface. This lively battle scene is a characteristic example of the production of Francesco Casanova, brother of the famous memorialist Giacomo and specialist in the genre of battle painting that made him famous in European courts during the eighteenth century. The composition captures a moment of intense war action with extraordinary dynamism. At the center of the scene, a knight in a red jacket mounted on a white horse dominates the composition, leading the charge with an imperious gesture. Around him, a convulsive melee of knights and infantry unfolds, with figures overlapping in the fury of the clash, while in the foreground the fallen lie, a crude testimony to the violence of the combat. Casanova's skill emerges in the rendering of the horses in motion, with particular attention to the central horses, painted with anatomical mastery and a great sense of movement. The artist distinguished himself for his ability to combine the realism of military chronicle with the rococo taste for movement and decoration, somehow anticipating the romantic sensibility. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further information on the condition report is available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via What’sApp at +39 3402841279. *Message for non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times of the certificates are 40 days from the appointment date: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.