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Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles Parrocel died in 1752; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1822.
In context
Halte de soldats — Charles Parrocel
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Main colour
Quinacridone Magenta #7a5c46
Catalogued palette
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Artist and museum
charles parrocel, a french painter and engraver, was born on may 6, 1688, in paris. he was the son of joseph parrocel, a painter, and followed in his father's footsteps to become an artist. charles initially studied under his father until his death, then became a pupil along with bon boullogne of charles de la fosse. in 1712, he moved to italy, where he attended the académie de france from 1713 to 1716 as an academy pensioner.
parrocel's artistic career was marked by his specialization in battle and hunt paintings. he received several royal commissions, including the entrance of the turkish ambassador at the tuileries, which showcased his skill in capturing the essence of historical events. his work the battle of fontenoy is considered one of his masterpieces.
notable works:
the battle of lawfelt (unfinished due to paralysis)
la bataille de fontenoy (considered a masterpiece)
l'entrée aux tuileries de l'ambassadeur turc (a royal commission)
parrocel's talent earned him the position of professor at the académie royale in paris in 1745. he was also a member of the musée antoine-lécuyer in saint-quentin.
relevant works on AllPaintingsStore:
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charles parrocel - wikipedia
parrocel's work can be found in various museums, including the musée antoine-lécuyer in saint-quentin. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.
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Look closely
Halte de soldats — Charles Parrocel
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The colors of "Halte de soldats" by Charles Parrocel show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.
Overall, "Halte de soldats" is recorded as balanced. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
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