Who created "Nocturnal Review"?

Nocturnal Review was created by Auguste Raffet in 1836.

What medium is "Nocturnal Review"?

Nocturnal Review is lithograph.

Is "Nocturnal Review" in the public domain?

Yes, Nocturnal Review is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Nocturnal Review

Auguste Raffet

1836

Medium

lithograph

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7365

Art Historical Context

**Nocturnal Review** (1836) is a striking lithograph by French artist Auguste Raffet, a master of Romantic-era printmaking renowned for his vivid depictions of military life. Created during the Julyarchy in France, when nostalgia for Napoleon Bonaparte's era lingered, Raffet's work captures the drama and heroism of soldiers in a nighttime parade or inspection. This print exemplifies his fascination with the Napoleonic legacy, blending historical reverence with the emotional intensity of Romanticism. Lithography, the medium here, was revolutionary in the 1830s for its ability to produce intric...

About the Artist

Auguste Raffet · 1804–1860

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