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An Uhlan by Edouard Detaille

An Uhlan

Edouard Detaille · 1874

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DETAILS
Artist
Edouard Detaille
Date
1874
Medium
etching with drypoint
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
Collection
Prints
Culture
France, 19th century
Credit line
Gift of John Bonebrake
ART MOVEMENTS
Naturalism
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Edouard Detaille

Édouard Detaille, the 'semi-official artist of the French army,' meticulously captured military life and battles with striking realism.

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