The Marseillaise (The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), by François Rude, 1833–36, Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile, Paris
1852
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1852
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Marseillaise (The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), by François Rude, 1833–36, Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile, Paris is a 1852 photographic by Gustave Le Gray, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph by Gustave Le Gray shows a sculpture on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The sculpture depicts a winged female figure with her arms outstretched, surrounded by several men in various poses. Some are dressed in ancient Greek or Roman attire, while others wear more modern clothing. The sculpture is set against a brick wall, with a decorative border above it. The photograph is in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it a sense of age and nostalgia. The sculpture is part of a larger work called "The Marseillaise" (The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), created by François Rude in 1833-36. If you're interested in learning more about Impressionism, you might want to explore the works of other artists associated with this movement.
A black and white salted paper print from 1852 depicts the sculptural group *The Marseillaise* by François Rude, positioned against a stone wall with a geometric patterned border. The composition features a winged female figure in armor hovering above and guiding a group of men, some of whom are partially armored or unclothed.
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