Alphonse De Neuville Collection

Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Eight French soldiers--desperate, wounded, and lacking provisions--making a final stand in a small, badly damaged garret

Information, 1876. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Information, 1876. A mounted officer of the Engineers with map in hand is seeking directions from a peasant tending his flock with a dog. Another mounted soldier is visible in the background

The Attack at Dawn, 1877. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
The Attack at Dawn, 1877. The scene is a French town in the Jura region, near the Swiss border. As a bugler sounds the alarm

In the Trenches, 1874. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
In the Trenches, 1874. Members of the Garde Mobile (French expeditionary forces) are huddled in a shallow trench during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

Man on Horseback, n.d. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Man on Horseback, n.d

Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885) (b / w photo)
5220038 Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885)

Death in Limoges of the last survivor of the group of French Army heroes immortalised in Alphonse... (colour litho)
2782490 Death in Limoges of the last survivor of the group of French Army heroes immortalised in Alphonse... (colour litho) by French School

Alphonse De Neuville, Peintre Militaire, 1836-1885, Erigee Place Wagram (chromolitho)
726459 Alphonse De Neuville, Peintre Militaire, 1836-1885, Erigee Place Wagram (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse De Neuville, Peintre Militaire)

A Neuville, the cemetery of Saint-Privat, 1870
5672205 A Neuville, the cemetery of Saint-Privat, 1870 by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); (add.info.: Alphonse de Neuville, was a French artist of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870)

The Salute, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1769860 The Salute, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); 65.4x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salute. Alphonse Marie de Neuville (1835-1885). Oil on canvas

Un Dragon, 1875 (oil on panel)
659043 Un Dragon, 1875 (oil on panel) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); 48.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Dragon. Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885). Oil on panel

A Surprise Attack, Metz, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989365 A Surprise Attack, Metz, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); 100.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surprise Attack, Metz. Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)

A Cavalryman, 1884. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
A Cavalryman, 1884

The Dispatch-Bearer, 1880. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
The Dispatch-Bearer, 1880

French Soldiers Resting Trench Siege Of Paris
French soldiers resting in a trench during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. After a painting by Alphonse de Neuville

The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, also called the Battle of the Campus Mauriacus, Battle of Chalons, Battle of Troyes or the Battle of Maurica, June 20, 451 AD between the Romans and Visigoths

An Incident In The Battle of Villersexel, 1902. The Battle of Villersexel (9 January 1871), part of the Franco-Prussian War. After Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)

Le Bourget, 1870, (1884)
Le Bourget, 1870. The Battle of Le Bourget was part of the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, fought between 27th and 30th September 1870. After Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)

Scene from the Franco-Prussian War, 1870, 19th century. Artist: Alphonse de Neuville
Scene from the Franco-Prussian War, 1870, 19th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

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Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885) was a renowned French artist, particularly known for his military-themed paintings. His black and white photograph captures the essence of a man dedicated to capturing the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers on canvas. In Limoges, he mourned the passing of the last survivor from the group of French Army heroes immortalized in one of his color lithographs. De Neuville's artistic talent extended beyond war scenes; he also depicted everyday life with great skill. One such example is his drawing of a Japanese girl delicately painting her lips, showcasing his ability to capture beauty in its simplest form. As "Peintre Militaire, " De Neuville left an indelible mark on history through his chromolitho titled "Erigee Place Wagram. " This piece pays homage to Napoleon Bonaparte's victory at Wagram and demonstrates De Neuville's mastery in conveying historical events through art. The cemetery scene at Saint-Privat in 1870 portrays De Neuville's somber reflection on death during times of conflict. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, there is still reverence for those who have fallen. De Neuville's oil paintings are equally captivating. "The Salute" depicts soldiers paying their respects while "Un Dragon" showcases a fearsome cavalryman ready for battle. These works exemplify De Neuville's ability to convey emotion and action through brushstrokes. In 1884, De Neuville captured moments frozen in time with both "A Surprise Attack, Metz" and "A Cavalryman. " The former illustrates the intensity and uncertainty faced by soldiers during warfare while the latter highlights their unwavering courage despite adversity. "The Dispatch-Bearer" transports viewers into an era where communication relied heavily on messengers' bravery amidst danger.