Friedrich Fehr

German Army Scene in North Africa, World War I

1916

The French-Prussian War is an original modern artwork realized by the French painter Raoul-Joseph Arus in the last decades of the XIX Century. Original Oil painting on Canvas. Hand...

Executed in 1915, at the height of the First World War, this remarkable oil on canvas by the French painter Eugène Chaperon (1857–1938) is signed and dated in the lower left corner. The composition depicts a column of French infantrymen—the legendary Poilus—marching through a rural landscape under a dramatic sky. Chaperon conveys both the determination and fatigue of the soldiers with remarkable realism, while a mounted cavalryman, village church, drifting dust, and scattered military equipment enrich the narrative and immerse the viewer in the atmosphere of wartime France. Particularly noteworthy is the accurate representation of the French Army's uniforms during the transitional year of 1915. The newly adopted horizon-blue uniforms appear alongside elements of the earlier military dress, making the painting not only a powerful artistic achievement but also an important historical document reflecting the evolution of the French Army during the Great War. A respected painter of military and historical subjects, Eugène Chaperon built his reputation through meticulously observed compositions distinguished by their academic precision and documentary accuracy. His works preserve key moments of French military history while conveying the humanity of the soldiers who experienced them. Beyond its historical significance, this painting is a compelling example of early twentieth-century French Academic Realism, combining dynamic composition, refined execution, and subtle handling of light. It will appeal equally to collectors of military art, historians, and enthusiasts of French academic painting. A distinguished and highly decorative work that embodies both the artistic excellence and historical memory of the First World War. Dimension with frame 75.5 x 62 x 5.5 cm Eugène Chaperon, Eugene Chaperon, Poilus, French Poilus, French infantry, French army, World War I, WWI, Great War, First World War, military painting, French military art, historical painting, battle scene, marching soldiers, cavalry officer, horizon blue uniform, military history, French academic painting, Academic Realism, Belle Époque artist, oil on canvas, signed painting, dated 1915, antique military painting...

Georges HYON (Paris 1840 – Saint Germain en Laye 1913) Cavalry review of the 2nd Lancers regiment Oil on canvas H. 115 cm; W. 146.5 cm Signed lower left A student of Portalis, Georg...

French Original Oil Painting of Soldiers in Uniform Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) signed lower left Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 31.5 x 31.5 inches Condition: Good ...

Adolph Schreyer (1828 - 1899) Arab Scouts, n.d. Oil on canvas 33 3/4 x 56 inches Signed lower right Housed in an exceptional period American handcarved frame Provenance: Sheridan Art Gallery, Chicago Private Collection, Chicago Traffic Club of Chicago Schreyer expert Dr. Christoph Andreas has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work. With the increase in travel by steamship and the political involvement of European powers in North Africa and the Middle East in the nineteenth century, paintings depicting the scenery, daily life, and customs of North African and Middle Eastern people became an object of fascination among European and American audiences. The German artist Christian Adolf Schreyer...

Date: 1893 Medium: Oil on Panel Dimensions: 14.50" x 21.00" Signature: Signed and Dated Lower Right: J. Delaunay. 1893

Austrian Soldiers is a modern artwork by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937) in 1916. The artwork was realized in China ink and watercolor on cardboard. ...

A well-executed historical scene by German artist Willy Brandes, rendered in balanced colours. A label written in German affixed to the reverse indicates that the scene depicts a gro...

Soldiers is an original modern artwork realized by Aroldo Bonzagni in the Early 20th Century. Mixed colored pastel drawing on cardboard. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Includes frame: 68.5 x 88.5 cm Aroldo Bonzagni (24 September 1887 – 30 December 1918) was a painter, draftsman, and illustrator born in Cento, Italy. He moved to Milan to attend the Accademia di Brera on a scholarship, joining the ranks of avant-garde artists and becoming friends with Carlo Carrà, Umberto Boccioni...

ABEL PANN 1883-1963 Latvia 1883-1963 Jerusalem (Russian/Lithuanian /Israeli) Title: Soldiers in World War I, 1913 Technique: Original Signed Pastel Draw...