Figure Studies
Bugler of the Light Infantry
Alphonse de Neuville
A characterful 19th-century portrait of a soldier in uniform, capturing a quiet moment of repose.
Champigny, 2 December 1870
Alphonse de Neuville
1876 · Oil Paint, Panel
A compelling 19th-century military scene by Alphonse de Neuville, capturing the tense atmosphere of a battle interior.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1876, this oil on panel by Alphonse de Neuville portrays French soldiers during the Siege of Paris. The composition highlights the grit and tension of the Franco-Prussian War, showing soldiers maneuvering within a ruined building, rendered with the artist's characteristic attention to historical detail and emotional weight.
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