Who painted Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça?

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça was painted by Horace Vernet in 1823.

Where can I see Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça?

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça?

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça

Horace Vernet , 1823

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Horace Vernet. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mon Caporal, je n'ai pu avons que ça is a 1823 lithograph with white heightening by French artist Horace Vernet, known for his battle scenes and Orientalist works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a soldier standing over three exhausted men, creating a contrast between the soldier's proud stance and the men's slumped bodies. The scene is set against a rocky cliff with faint figures, adding to the chaos.

Technique & Style

Vernet employed a sketchy, rough style to convey tension, using lithography to achieve the desired effect. The use of white heightening adds to the overall visual impact.

History & Provenance

Created in 1823 by Horace Vernet, who lived from 1789 to 1863, this print reflects the artist's engagement with contemporary themes through the graphic medium.

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Artist

Horace Vernet

Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 30 June 1789 – 17 January 1863), better known as Horace Vernet, was a French painter of battles, portraits, and Orientalist subjects.