(October 5, 1848 - December 23, 1912), was a French Academic painter and military artist noted for his precision and realistic detail. Detaille was a student of Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. He served in the French Army in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and became the official painter of the battles. He is famous for his portraits of soldiers and depictions of military manoeuvres, military uniforms and general military life.  Related Paintings of Edouard Detaille :. | Le Reve | The dream | Charge of the 4th Hussars at the battle of Friedland, 14 June 1807 | Grenadier of the Old Guard | Cossacks Attacking a squad of the Gardes d'honneur from the Jeune Garde Imperiale |
Related Artists:
Ferdinand von Olivier
painted Loisachtal in 1842-1845
Franz Skarbina
German, 1849-1910
Michiel Sittow
Estonian 1468-1525 Michiel Sittow Gallery