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Combat for the Colors

1874

Édouard Detaille

(French, 1848–1912)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
oil on wood panel
Measurements
Framed: 37.2 x 27 x 2.6 cm (14 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 1 in.); Unframed: 32.5 x 22.6 cm (12 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1049
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented oil painting depicts men with light skin tones in a cavalry battle. At center, two soldiers on brown horses grapple; the rider on our right, wearing a black-plumed helmet, holds a pole, while the rider on our left in a red hat raises a sword near a yellow banner. In the hazy background, more mounted figures move beneath a pale blue sky. Lower, a red helmet lies on dusty ground.

Combat for the Colors

1874

Édouard Detaille

(French, 1848–1912)
France, 19th century

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