Who painted Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839?

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839 was painted by Auguste Raffet in 1840.

Where can I see Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839?

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839 is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839?

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839 is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839

Auguste Raffet , 1840

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839 is a print by the Romanticist artist Auguste Raffet. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Overview

Combat of Oued-alleg, 31 December 1839 is a print by Auguste Raffet, a French illustrator and lithographer, created in 1840. It is now held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a military engagement that took place in Algeria, capturing the intensity of the battle through the depiction of soldiers firing guns amidst a rocky desert landscape at dusk.

Technique & Style

Raffet used reports and sketches to recreate the scene, conveying a sense of immediacy despite not being present at the battle. The visual representation is characterized by the contrast between the bright uniforms and the dark ground, with rifle smoke mingling with the dusty air.

History & Provenance

The Combat of Oued-alleg was part of Raffet's broader oeuvre, which often focused on military themes, although he is also known for his retrospective paintings of the Empire period.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Raffet

Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (2 March 1804 – 16 February 1860) was a French illustrator and lithographer. He was a student of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, and was a retrospective painter of the Empire.