Skip to main content
Items Similar to 19th-Century Oil-on-Canvas Antique French Battle Painting, Signed H. P., 1880
17th Century, Italian Painting with Battle Between Christian and Turkish Cavalry
17th Century, Italian Painting with Battle Between Christian and Turkish Cavalry
Unknown - Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century French School Large Napoleonic Wars
Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century French School Large Napoleonic Wars
Unknown - 17th Century Battle Scene Oil Painting, Framed, Mittel-European School
17th Century Battle Scene Oil Painting, Framed, Mittel-European School
Antonio Calza (Verona, 1653 – Verona 1725) - Battle Cavalry Landscape Calza Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Battle Cavalry Landscape Calza Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
A Late 17th Century Painting Depicting A Cavalry Battle
A Late 17th Century Painting Depicting A Cavalry Battle
Battle Scene Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century
Battle Scene Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

Unknown
19th-Century Oil-on-Canvas Antique French Battle Painting, Signed H. P., 1880

1880

$46,520.11
£34,091.47
€39,000VAT Included
CA$64,042.84
A$65,145.09
CHF 37,198.79
MX$787,965.77
NOK 433,757.35
SEK 440,403.35
DKK 297,384.66

About the Item

An important French painting from the second half of the 19th century. This oil-on-canvas painting, attributed to the celebrated French painter Henri Félix Emmanuel Philippoteaux (1815–1884), is signed "H.P." in the lower right corner and depicts a monumental battle scene of extraordinary visual impact. The painting depicts the fierce charge of a French infantry unit advancing through artillery smoke, their rifles fitted with bayonets, while the ground is strewn with wounded soldiers and fallen horses. In the background, surrounded by thick clouds of dust and smoke, an officer on horseback watches the battle unfold, adding depth and breadth to the entire scene. Henri Philippoteaux was one of the most important history and battle painters of 19th-century France. A student of the renowned Léon Cogniet, he made his debut at the Paris Salon in 1833 and, throughout his career, received prestigious official commissions from King Louis-Philippe for the Musée de l’Histoire de France at the Palace of Versailles. His work focuses primarily on the Napoleonic campaigns, the Crimean War, the French colonial wars, and major events in national history, which he examines with extraordinary documentary rigor and a powerful narrative. His works are now part of the collections of some of the most prestigious French and international museums, including the Musée de l’Armée in Paris and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This painting showcases all the qualities of his work: a highly balanced composition, a vigorous brushstroke that conveys movement, a refined palette of earthy and gray-blue tones, and a skillful interplay of light and shadow that heightens the dramatic impact of the scene. The smoke from the explosions becomes an essential element of the perspective composition, blending figures and landscape into a highly effective visual scene. A large-scale painting with great appeal to collectors, it is ideal for collections dedicated to military art and perfect for prestigious settings—whether classical or contemporary—where it can fully showcase its dramatic impact. The painting has been professionally restored through relining, replacement of the stretcher frame, and minor color restoration in areas with minor paint loss. The painting is in overall good condition.
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.76 in (134 cm)Width: 84.65 in (215 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    The painting has been professionally restored through relining, replacement of the stretcher frame, and minor color restoration in areas with minor paint loss. The painting is in overall good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Vicoforte, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 012341stDibs: LU2788218317992

More From This Seller

View All
19th-Century Italian Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Carlo De Notaris, Signed, Depicting a Biblical Scene

Carlo De Notaris19th-Century Italian Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Carlo De Notaris, Signed, Depicting a Biblical Scene, 1880

19th-Century Italian Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Carlo De Notaris, Signed, Depicting a Biblical Scene

Located in Vicoforte, IT

An important Italian painting from the second half of the 19th century. An oil-on-canvas painting by Carlo De Notaris (1812–1888) depicting a fascinating biblical episode: The Prophe...

Category

1880s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th-Century Oil-on-Canvas Pastoral Genre Scene, Italian Painting, 1880

19th-Century Oil-on-Canvas Pastoral Genre Scene, Italian Painting, 1880, 1880

19th-Century Oil-on-Canvas Pastoral Genre Scene, Italian Painting, 1880

Located in Vicoforte, IT

A splendid Italian painting from the second half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas, a painting depicting a lively pastoral scene, of remarkable artistic quality. Signed lower left (...

Category

1880s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

You May Also Like

Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas: Italian War of Independence Scene

Francesco SaglianoMid-19th Century Oil on Canvas: Italian War of Independence Scene

Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas: Italian War of Independence Scene

Located in New York, NY

Signed bottom right. All of our works are covered by our own guarantee of authenticity which covers the work for its lifetime of ownership with the purchaser. We carry out stringent...

Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

LATE 18th CENTURY PAINTING WITH A BATTLE SCENE

LATE 18th CENTURY PAINTING WITH A BATTLE SCENE

LATE 18th CENTURY PAINTING WITH A BATTLE SCENE

Located in Firenze, FI

Oil painting on wooden canvas, accompanied by a carved and gilded wooden frame, decorated with geometric and floral motifs. In the center, the scene depicts a battle, with two main c...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Christian Sell Oil Painting on Panel of Soldiers in Battle

Original Christian Sell Oil Painting on Panel of Soldiers in Battle

Original Christian Sell Oil Painting on Panel of Soldiers in Battle

By Christien Sell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This well executed original oil painting on wood panel was done by Christian Sell the Younger in circa 1880 in his realistic style. The painting portrays soldiers on horseback in the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Battle Scene Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century

Battle Scene Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century

Battle Scene Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century

Located in Beirut, LB

An old original oil painting on canvas framed, depicting a battle scene between Alexander and the Persians. Dimensions without frame 50 x 100 cm. Dimensions including the frame 62...

Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas