oil paint
Canadian Snipers, Beaurain-en-Artois
Alfred Bastien
An atmospheric WWI oil painting by Alfred Bastien depicting Canadian snipers camouflaged within the rugged terrain of Beaurain-en-Artois.
A Sniper in the Cemetery, Neuville-Vitasse
Alfred Bastien
1918 · Paper, Watercolor Paint
A poignant WWI watercolor depicting a soldier amidst the solemn silhouette of cemetery crosses under a moody, atmospheric sky.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with a quiet gray register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1918 by artist Alfred Bastien, this watercolor captures a sniper positioned within a cemetery in Neuville-Vitasse during the First World War. The work expertly balances the somber reality of the conflict with a luminous, ethereal treatment of the sky, showcasing Bastien's ability to find atmospheric beauty within a landscape of struggle.
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