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Q107192190, by Adolphe Yvon, oil, 1856

Q107192190

Adolphe Yvon

1856

oil

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Overview

Q107192190 is a 1856 oil by Adolphe Yvon, a Realism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?
Adolphe Yvon
When & what style?
1856 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic battlefield scene, with soldiers in various states of combat. In the foreground, a group of soldiers are shown in the midst of a fierce battle, with some lying on the ground and others standing and fighting. The background of the painting shows a hazy, smoke-filled landscape with more soldiers and a flag visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of drama and tension in the painting, with muted earth tones dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the painting. The Palace of Versailles holds this artwork.

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