Edouard Detaille (October 5, 1848 - December 23, 1912), was a French Academic painter and military artist noted for his precision and realistic detail.
Detaille was a student of Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. He served in the French Army in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and became the official painter of the battles. He is famous for his portraits of soldiers and depictions of military manoeuvres, military uniforms and general military life.
Edouard Detaille Orientation Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1895
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Cossacks Attacking a squad of the Gardes d'honneur from the Jeune Garde Imperiale Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1870(1870)
cjr Painting ID:: 85420
Edouard Detaille Cossacks Attacking a squad of the Gardes d'honneur from the Jeune Garde Imperiale Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1870(1870)
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La Charge Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1901(1901)
cyf Painting ID:: 87746
Edouard Detaille La Charge Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1901(1901)
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Cossacks Attacking a squad of the Gardes d'honneur from the Jeune Garde Imperiale Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1870(1870)
cyf Painting ID:: 89560
Edouard Detaille Cossacks Attacking a squad of the Gardes d'honneur from the Jeune Garde Imperiale Oil on canvas, private collection.
Date 1870(1870)
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(October 5, 1848 - December 23, 1912), was a French Academic painter and military artist noted for his precision and realistic detail.
Detaille was a student of Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. He served in the French Army in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and became the official painter of the battles. He is famous for his portraits of soldiers and depictions of military manoeuvres, military uniforms and general military life.