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.
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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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.