European School (XIX) - Militar Scene





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Militar Scene, oil painting on panel, 42 by 36 cm, framed with an ornate carved and gilded frame included, made in France, dating to the late 18th century, in Romanticism style, unsigned.
Description from the seller
MILITARY SCENE
European School
Late 19th century
Oil on board
IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK
1.1 Technical and Support
Oil on board
1.2 School and chronology
European school
Late 18th century
1.3 Measures
Board: 34 x 28 cm
With frame: 42 x 36 cm
Antique frame, carved and gilded included.
ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
2.1 Composition
The artwork depicts a military scene featuring an armed soldier in a dynamic posture, advancing among rocky formations.
The main figure is depicted in foreshortening, creating a diagonal composition that adds movement and narrative tension.
The rugged landscape and the architecture in the background reinforce the strategic and dramatic character of the scene.
2.2 Treatment of light and color
The lighting hits the figure from the side, highlighting the metallic armor and the reddish tones of the uniform.
The contrast between the earthy ochres of the terrain and the dark blues of the background creates depth and atmosphere.
The brushstroke shows a marked texture in the rocky areas, lending material heft and character to the composition.
2.3 Technical quality
There is solid drawing and coherent anatomical construction evident in the soldier's figure.
The treatment of metals and textiles demonstrates technical knowledge and mastery of the pictorial techniques characteristic of the European tradition of the eighteenth century.
Historical Context and School
3.1 Artistic framework
The painting is part of late 18th-century European production, a period when military and heroic scenes gained particular prominence within collectors' taste.
3.2 Stylistic Influences
There are echoes of late Baroque and early Neoclassicism, especially in the theatricality of composition and the emphasis on the heroic figure.
3.3 Cataloging
A work cataloged as part of the European School from the late eighteenth century.
Their technique on panel and their military-themed subject matter correspond to common practices in certain workshops of the period.
Condition of Preservation
4.1 Support
Structurally stable table
No visible distortions.
4.2 Painting Surface
Overall condition: good.
Presence of craquelure and patina consistent with antiquity.
Small superficial marks that come with the passage of time.
4.3 Marco
Antique carved and gilded frame.
A solid structure that aligns with the chronology of the work.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
Further information is available upon request.
Warranty, Transparency, and Service
5.1 Philosophy
Barcelona Art Gallery presents its works with professional curatorial criteria, prioritizing transparency and historical rigor.
5.2 Commitment to the buyer
Cataloged work
Rigorous description
Direct and personalized communication
Support before and after the sale
Complete monitoring of the process
5.3 Packaging and shipping
Packaging carried out by professionals specialized in art transportation.
Reinforced protection appropriate to the format and support
Certified and insured shipping
Comprehensive logistics tracking
International shipping availability
OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTING
6.1 Artistic value
A military scene with a strong narrative character and excellent visual presence, representative of European historical painting from the late eighteenth century.
6.2 Market Interest
The military scenes from the eighteenth century continue to attract interest in the international market due to their heroic subject matter and historical value.
6.3 Auction context
Presented without a reserve price, it represents an attractive opportunity for both collectors and investors in European historical paintings.
Seller's Story
MILITARY SCENE
European School
Late 19th century
Oil on board
IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK
1.1 Technical and Support
Oil on board
1.2 School and chronology
European school
Late 18th century
1.3 Measures
Board: 34 x 28 cm
With frame: 42 x 36 cm
Antique frame, carved and gilded included.
ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
2.1 Composition
The artwork depicts a military scene featuring an armed soldier in a dynamic posture, advancing among rocky formations.
The main figure is depicted in foreshortening, creating a diagonal composition that adds movement and narrative tension.
The rugged landscape and the architecture in the background reinforce the strategic and dramatic character of the scene.
2.2 Treatment of light and color
The lighting hits the figure from the side, highlighting the metallic armor and the reddish tones of the uniform.
The contrast between the earthy ochres of the terrain and the dark blues of the background creates depth and atmosphere.
The brushstroke shows a marked texture in the rocky areas, lending material heft and character to the composition.
2.3 Technical quality
There is solid drawing and coherent anatomical construction evident in the soldier's figure.
The treatment of metals and textiles demonstrates technical knowledge and mastery of the pictorial techniques characteristic of the European tradition of the eighteenth century.
Historical Context and School
3.1 Artistic framework
The painting is part of late 18th-century European production, a period when military and heroic scenes gained particular prominence within collectors' taste.
3.2 Stylistic Influences
There are echoes of late Baroque and early Neoclassicism, especially in the theatricality of composition and the emphasis on the heroic figure.
3.3 Cataloging
A work cataloged as part of the European School from the late eighteenth century.
Their technique on panel and their military-themed subject matter correspond to common practices in certain workshops of the period.
Condition of Preservation
4.1 Support
Structurally stable table
No visible distortions.
4.2 Painting Surface
Overall condition: good.
Presence of craquelure and patina consistent with antiquity.
Small superficial marks that come with the passage of time.
4.3 Marco
Antique carved and gilded frame.
A solid structure that aligns with the chronology of the work.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
Further information is available upon request.
Warranty, Transparency, and Service
5.1 Philosophy
Barcelona Art Gallery presents its works with professional curatorial criteria, prioritizing transparency and historical rigor.
5.2 Commitment to the buyer
Cataloged work
Rigorous description
Direct and personalized communication
Support before and after the sale
Complete monitoring of the process
5.3 Packaging and shipping
Packaging carried out by professionals specialized in art transportation.
Reinforced protection appropriate to the format and support
Certified and insured shipping
Comprehensive logistics tracking
International shipping availability
OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTING
6.1 Artistic value
A military scene with a strong narrative character and excellent visual presence, representative of European historical painting from the late eighteenth century.
6.2 Market Interest
The military scenes from the eighteenth century continue to attract interest in the international market due to their heroic subject matter and historical value.
6.3 Auction context
Presented without a reserve price, it represents an attractive opportunity for both collectors and investors in European historical paintings.

