1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Soldiers Resting (recto); Sketch of a Man with Upraised Arm and Sketch of a Helmet (verso) is a 1878 by Édouard Detaille, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a group of soldiers resting against an old stone wall. One man leans on his rifle, another sits on the ledge, and a few lie on the ground. A horse stands nearby, and a soldier on horseback watches from the left. The drawing is loose and quick, with light shading to show shapes and movement. Notice how the artist captures the tired postures of the soldiers—some slumped, others half-asleep. The rough lines and simple shading make it feel real, not polished. Check out Réalisme (French Realism) to see how artists like this one focused on everyday life.
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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