Artwork
Autumn Manoeuvres
Autumn Manoeuvres is an oil painting by the Realist artist Édouard Detaille. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Autumn Manoeuvres is a painting created by Édouard Detaille in 1889. It is an oil-on-canvas work depicting a military scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of soldiers in dark blue uniforms with red accents gathered around a haystack in a rural setting. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and serenity, capturing a moment during a military exercise.
Technique & Style
Detaille's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to realistic representation are evident in the painting's lifelike portrayal of the soldiers and their surroundings. The use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. Detaille was known as the 'semi-official artist of the French army' and worked within the Realist movement, which emphasized accurate and detailed representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille (French pronunciation: ; 5 October 1848 – 23 December 1912) was a French academic painter and military artist noted for his precision and realistic detail.
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