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Champigny, 2 December 1870, by Alphonse de Neuville, oil, 1888

Champigny, 2 December 1870

Alphonse de Neuville

1888

oil

panel

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Champigny, 2 December 1870 is a 1888 oil by Alphonse de Neuville, a Realism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Alphonse de Neuville
When & what style?
1888 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting depicts a group of soldiers in a room, some of them holding rifles. The room appears to be in disarray, with debris scattered on the floor. The soldiers are dressed in military uniforms, and some of them seem to be looking out of a window. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a dynamic feel. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Alphonse de Neuville.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse de Neuville
Artist

Alphonse de Neuville

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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