1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Débarquement de l'armée française à Old-Port (Crimée), 14 septembre 1854. is a 1859 oil by Félix-Joseph Barrias, a Realism work, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting depicts a lively scene with many people and horses. In the foreground, a group of men in blue uniforms with red hats and white sashes are gathered around a large drum and a cannon. They appear to be preparing for battle or a parade. In the background, there is a large body of water with many ships, and a flag with blue, white, and red stripes is visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of energy and movement, with the figures and horses in various poses of action and preparation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Félix-Joseph Barrias.
Félix-Joseph Barrias (13 September 1822 – 24 January 1907) was a French painter. He was well known in his day for his paintings of religious, historical or mythical subjects, but has now been largely forgotten. Artists…
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