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Inceste d'âmes; Mineur et soldat

Alphonse Osbert

1896

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century World War I

Dominant colour

Inceste d'âmes; Mineur et soldat is a 1896 ink by Alphonse Osbert, a Impressionism work, depicting World War I, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alphonse Osbert
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two figures, a minor and a soldier, in a dramatic scene. Their faces and bodies are detailed. You might notice the strong emotions on their faces. The artist used bold lines and colors to draw attention to the scene. This work is interesting because of its bold and dramatic style. It's not like other artworks from the same time period. To learn more about the process used to create this artwork, look up the technique: lithography.