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Soldiers, by Édouard Detaille, unspecified, 1892

Soldiers

Édouard Detaille

1892

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Soldiers is a 1892 unspecified by Édouard Detaille, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Édouard Detaille
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a group of soldiers in a field, with one soldier standing prominently in the foreground. He wears a red hat, a black jacket with red epaulets, and red pants, and carries a rifle and a large backpack. In the background, other soldiers are visible, some on horseback, although they are less detailed. The scene is set in a field with tall grasses and a few rocks, with a gray sky above. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the soldiers appearing relaxed and at ease. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on the artist's style and technique, explore the work of Édouard Detaille.

About the artist

Portrait of Édouard Detaille
Artist

Édouard Detaille

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille (French pronunciation: ; 5 October 1848 – 23 December 1912) was a French academic painter and military artist noted for his precision and realistic detail.

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