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Retreat of the Ten Thousand
Adrien Guignet
1843 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 1843 history painting by Adrien Guignet depicts the legendary Retreat of the Ten Thousand through a rugged mountain pass.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft white
About the piece
Created in 1843, this masterwork by French artist Adrien Guignet captures the raw intensity of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand, a famous episode from ancient Greek history. The composition utilizes a dramatic, atmospheric palette to depict soldiers and cavalry navigating a treacherous mountain battle. It represents the height of 19th-century academic history painting, characterized by its epic scale and dynamic movement.
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