1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
A Soldier with Troops in the Background is a 1892 oil by Alphonse de Neuville, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a soldier standing in the foreground, wearing a dark blue jacket with red and gold accents, and a tall hat. He holds a rifle in his right hand, with his left hand on his hip. In the background, a group of soldiers on horseback are visible, with a cloudy sky above them. The soldier in the foreground appears to be a leader or officer, given his distinctive uniform and confident stance. The background soldiers seem to be preparing for battle, with their horses and rifles at the ready. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting. To learn more about this technique, explore the work of artists who have mastered it, such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville (French pronunciation: ; 31 May 1835 – 18 May 1885) was a French academic painter who studied under Eugène Delacroix.
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