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A Sniper in the Cemetery, Neuville-Vitasse
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A poignant WWI watercolor depicting a soldier amidst the solemn silhouette of cemetery crosses under a moody, atmospheric sky.
Canadian Snipers, Beaurain-en-Artois
Alfred Bastien
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric WWI oil painting by Alfred Bastien depicting Canadian snipers camouflaged within the rugged terrain of Beaurain-en-Artois.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Commissioned in 1918, this oil on canvas by Alfred Bastien is a compelling example of official war art. The painting utilizes loose, impressionistic brushstrokes and a muted, earthy palette to merge the figures into the landscape, capturing the quiet tension and gritty reality of the First World War with artistic refinement.
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