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Retreat at Waterloo
Retreat at Waterloo is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Auguste Raffet. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Retreat at Waterloo is a lithograph created by Auguste Raffet in 1835. It depicts a chaotic scene of soldiers and horses in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo.
Subject & Meaning
The image captures a moment of military withdrawal, conveying the panic and fear of the soldiers through detailed representation. Raffet's work reflects his interest in the Napoleonic era, portraying a specific historical moment.
Technique & Style
Raffet, trained by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, employed lithography to achieve a high level of detail in the print. The technique allowed him to effectively convey the chaos and movement of the scene.
History & Provenance
Raffet was a French illustrator and lithographer known for his retrospective depictions of the Napoleonic era, and Retreat at Waterloo is a notable example of his work from this period.
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Artist
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.
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