The artwork titled “At the Fortress Walls. Let them Enter” was created by the artist Vasily Vereshchagin circa 1871. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork exhibits a grouped assembly of figures, presumably soldiers, positioned in front of a formidable fortress wall. The figures are detailed with precision, despite its sketch nature, illustrating a readiness for action with their weapons pointed forward, signifying an imminent or ongoing confrontation. The sketch is laid over a grid, which suggests the artist used a methodical approach to scale and proportion. The composition effectively captures a sense of urgency and anticipation, hallmark characteristics of Realism, conveying a scene deeply rooted in the depiction of true-to-life events.
