This is a painting of a military contingent marching through a snow-covered, war-torn street. The scene shows soldiers and a dog walking in formation, with some soldiers holding a white flag. Nearby, a group of distressed civilians is depicted, including one person reaching towards the soldiers. Damaged buildings are visible, indicating recent conflict or destruction. The overall mood is one of tension and despair, capturing the harsh realities of war. This painting is done in the style of Artur Grottger, known for his historical and dramatic depictions of conflict and its impact on society.
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The Flag of Truce

painter Alphonse de Neuville (French, 1835 - 1885)

1884

Medium
gouache on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 65.41 × 91.12 cm (25 3/4 × 35 7/8 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CF
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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