Cavalry Charge with Caravan – Oil on Canvas by C. Stoiloff
$6,800.00
Or Best OfferThis commanding original oil painting by Carl Stoiloff, signed lower left “C. Stoiloff,” captures a dynamic cavalry charge through a dusty plain. The scene likely depicts a Cossack or Ottoman military campaign, as suggested by the attire and setting. A caravan of covered wagons moves swiftly through arid terrain, flanked by horsemen brandishing sabers and banners, their mounts mid-gallop in a sweeping arc of motion.
Stoiloff’s technique exemplifies Romanticism and Orientalism, emphasizing dramatic movement, vivid detail, and emotional intensity. The canvas is richly composed with strong tonal contrasts and historical costuming, lending authenticity and energy to the narrative. His deft handling of atmosphere—dust clouds, trailing flags, and expressive gestures—creates a cinematic, almost operatic sense of urgency.
This work is an excellent example of Stoiloff’s military scenes and would appeal to collectors of 19th-century European academic or Orientalist art.