Relief after the Battle
ernestmeissonier
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gouache
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acrylic
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abstract painting
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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soldier
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painting painterly
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watercolor
"Relief After the Battle" is a painting by Ernest Meissonier, a renowned French artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions of military scenes. This work captures the aftermath of a battle, showcasing a wounded soldier being tended to by a comrade while a high-ranking officer on horseback observes the scene. Meissonier’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the accurate portrayal of the uniforms, weapons, and even the expressions on the soldiers’ faces. This painting exemplifies Meissonier's signature style of historical realism, popular in the 19th century, that emphasized precision and dramatic realism.
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