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Bernard Buffet — La bataille de Valmy (The Battle of Valmy)
Bernard Buffet

La bataille de Valmy (The Battle of Valmy)

A striking lithograph by Bernard Buffet depicting the historic Battle of Valmy, rendered in his characteristically bold and expressive linear style with sharp, angular forms that convey the chaos and drama of the 1792 Revolutionary War engagement. Buffet's distinctive use of stark lines and intense color contrasts brings a raw, visceral energy to this pivotal military scene. Printed on fine Arches paper with full margins, this work exemplifies the artist's ability to translate historical narrative into a powerful graphic composition.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins.

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October 17, 2017

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Bernard Buffet, La bataille de Valmy (The Battle of Valmy)

A striking lithograph by Bernard Buffet depicting the historic Battle of Valmy, rendered in his characteristically bold and expressive linear style with sharp, angular forms that convey the chaos and drama of the 1792 Revolutionary War engagement. Buffet's distinctive use of stark lines and intense color contrasts brings a raw, visceral energy to this pivotal military scene. Printed on fine Arches paper with full margins, this work exemplifies the artist's ability to translate historical narrative into a powerful graphic composition.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Historical Subject, Dramatic Mood, Military Scene, Male Artist, Expressionism, Color Print, French Artist, Muted Colors, Figurative Art, Large Format, Established Artist, Lithograph

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