Soldiers on the March by Jean-Antoine Watteau

Soldiers on the March 

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gouache

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figurative

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abstract painting

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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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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Soldiers on the March" is a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau, a prominent French artist of the Rococo period known for his fêtes galantes. The painting depicts a group of soldiers on horseback and foot, traveling through a wooded landscape, with a wagon in the distance, suggesting they are on a military campaign. Watteau’s artistic style, characterized by elegant figures and delicate brushwork, beautifully portrays the scene. While the painting focuses on the figures, the background features a lush green landscape, suggesting a sense of tranquility and order, in contrast to the potential chaos of war.

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