Charles Parrocel (1688 – 1752)
Charles Parrocel (1688-1752) was a renowned French painter specializing in dynamic battle & hunt scenes. Known for royal commissions like 'The Entry of the Turkish Ambassador,' his realistic depictions capture 18th-century military life and equestria
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About this artwork
- Title: HALTE DE GRENADIERS A CHEVAL DE LA MAISON DU ROI
- Artist: Charles Parrocel
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Louvre
- Period: Early Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: horse soldiers painting , oil painting technique , versailles painting
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
Quick Facts
- Notable elements: Layered paint, glazing, atmospheric depth
- Artistic style: 18th-century European realism
- Subject or theme: Military life and social interaction
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Title: Halte de Grenadiers a Cheval


