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Revista das tropas destinadas a Montevidéu, na Praia Grande, by Jean-Baptiste Debret, oil, 1816

Revista das tropas destinadas a Montevidéu, na Praia Grande

Jean-Baptiste Debret

1816

oil

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

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Overview

Revista das tropas destinadas a Montevidéu, na Praia Grande is a 1816 oil by Jean-Baptiste Debret, a french_romanticism work, depicting war, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste Debret
When & what style?
1816 · french_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This painting shows a large group of people on horseback and on foot in a grassy area. Some are riding horses, while others are standing or walking. In the background, there are mountains and a blue sky with some clouds. The scene appears to be a military gathering, with many people dressed in uniforms and carrying weapons. There is a sense of activity and movement, with some people on horseback and others on foot. The painting is a depiction of a historical event, and it is held at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo. If you're interested in learning more about military scenes in art, you might want to explore the subject of war.

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