émile Chepfer (1876–1944) – Preparations For Battle, Oil On Canvas. Marshal Lyauthey

A superb oil on canvas signed by Émile Chepfer and dated 1892, depicting a scene of preparations for battle in the late 19th century.

In the foreground, several saddled horses are held by a groom, awaiting orders. In the background, Marshal Hubert Lyautey, then a young officer, is depicted in the midst of a discussion with a senior officer, while other officers wait nearby. In the background, troops are deployed in formation, ready to enter the fray.

Émile Chepfer, a painter from Nancy and a student of Théodore Devilly, is renowned for his highly detailed military and equestrian scenes. This work perfectly illustrates his talent for rendering horses, uniforms, and the atmosphere preceding the engagement.

Dimensions:

• Canvas: 60 × 46 cm

Condition:
Paint wear in places.
Retouching and cleaning recommended.
Please be sure to review the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Canvas on its original antique stretcher.

A rare work by a renowned painter from Lorraine, depicting a late 19th-century military scene with a particularly meticulous composition. Ideal for collectors of military art, French history, or the École de Nancy.