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Les troupes Austro-Prussiennes entrant a Hambourg ... [top half]

Charles Maurand

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Les troupes Austro-Prussiennes entrant a Hambourg ... [top half] is a 1864 ink by Charles Maurand, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Maurand
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut shows a busy street scene with soldiers on horseback in the center. Around them, a large crowd of people watches, some waving flags or holding objects. Two tall poles with ropes stretch across the street, and a building with arched windows stands in the background. The sky is light, and the whole scene feels crowded and active. The text below says this is about Austro-Prussian troops entering Hamburg. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show movement and detail. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.