Bugler of the Light Infantry by Alphonse de Neuville. A full-length portrait of a French light infantry bugler in uniform, carrying a rifle and bugle, standing against a weathered stone wall.

Bugler of the Light Infantry

Alphonse de Neuville

1876 · Oil Paint, Panel

A characterful 19th-century portrait of a soldier in uniform, capturing a quiet moment of repose.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Study · Library · Office
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Aged gold, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1876 by Alphonse de Neuville, this masterful oil on panel depicts a bugler of the light infantry. The soldier is shown in full gear, leaning against a roughly textured wall, with the artist's confident brushwork highlighting the tactile details of his dark uniform, leather straps, and brass bugle.

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