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Attaque et prise des retranchements devant La Corogne par la division Bourke, 15 juillet 1823

Hippolyte Lecomte

1828

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Attaque et prise des retranchements devant La Corogne par la division Bourke, 15 juillet 1823 is a 1828 oil by Hippolyte Lecomte, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Hippolyte Lecomte
When & what style?: 1828
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a battle scene with soldiers on horseback and on foot, set against a backdrop of a hill with windmills and a city in the distance. The soldiers are dressed in various uniforms, with some wearing red coats and others wearing blue or white. In the foreground, a group of soldiers are gathered around a fallen comrade, while others are engaged in combat with enemy forces. A notable detail in the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. This is evident in the way the light from the sky highlights the figures of the soldiers, while the shadows cast by the windmills and trees add depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Hippolyte Lecomte

Hippolyte Lecomte (French pronunciation: ; 28 December 1781, Puiseaux – 25 July 1857, Paris) was a French painter best known for large scale historical paintings and ballet designs.

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