(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 :. | The Orientation, | Le Reve | Orientation | Charge of the 4th Hussars at the battle of Friedland, 14 June 1807 | Artillerie a cheval de la Garde Imperiale | Related Artists: Domenico Brusasorci Italian High Renaissance Painter , Verona 1515 ca. - 1567 Germain-Fabius Brest French, 1823-1900 adriaen backer the anatomy lesson of dr frederick ruysch,
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