Riders, swimming the river 

"Riders, swimming the river" is a painting by Russian artist Vasily Vereshchagin, known for his war paintings. The painting depicts a scene of riders crossing a river in a barren landscape. The composition is dominated by a large, imposing mountain in the background, with the riders and their horses dwarfed by the landscape. The painting's muted tones and detailed brushstrokes create a sense of vastness and solitude, emphasizing the harsh environment and the arduous journey of the riders. Vereshchagin's work often reflected his experiences as a soldier in the Russo-Turkish War, and this painting likely speaks to the struggles and hardships faced during military campaigns.