Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861 – 1952)
Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861-1952) was a British artist known for evocative portraits & landscapes, including WWI war art. Explore his work & legacy!
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About this artwork
- Title: Colonel Busanelli, Italian Chief of Staff (preparatory study for 'The Supreme War Council in Session at Versailles on 3rd July 1918' and 'Armistice Meeting 3rd and 4th November 1918')
- Artist: Herbert Arnould Olivier
- Year: 1918
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Government Art Collection
- Period: Modern
- Color palette: Earthy
- Purpose: Conversation
- Keywords: “unfinished painting” , “olivier’s portrait” , “muted green colors”
Quick Facts
- Title: Colonel Busanelli, Italian Chief of Staff
- Notable elements or techniques: Thick impasto, visible brushstrokes
- Subject or theme: Portrait of a military official
- Year: 1918
- Artistic style: Early Portraiture
- Medium: Oil paint on canvas


