Jacques Beltrand

French, 1874 - 1977

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This drawing shows a battle scene with soldiers and cavalry engaged in combat. The artwork portrays a chaotic battlefield with soldiers on foot and horsemen in action. The foreground features horses and soldiers in dynamic motion, some appearing to be falling or lying on the ground. In the background, more troops are depicted in the midst of the battle. The detailed use of lines and shading creates a sense of urgency and chaos in the scene.
Auguste Lepère, Jacques Beltrand, Au Soudan: Bataille d'El-Teb, 1883/1890, wood engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2007.12.13

Au Soudan: Bataille d'El-Teb

Auguste Lepère, Jacques Beltrand · 1883/1890 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2007.12.13
This is a drawing of a religious ceremony inside a grand, ornately decorated cathedral. The scene is set within a large interior featuring towering pillars and intricate architectural details. A large incense burner is seen swinging from the ceiling, trailing smoke that curls around the space. The central focus is on a procession of robed figures carrying different ornate objects and items. The floor shows a reflection of light, suggesting a polished surface, and the overall scene is filled with a sense of reverent solemnity and grandeur. The light and shadow work brings depth to the image.
Auguste Lepère, Jacques Beltrand, Les Fêtes de Sainte-Jacques de Compostelle: La Procession des Réliques, wood engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2007.12.3

Les Fêtes de Sainte-Jacques de Compostelle: La Procession des Réliques

Auguste Lepère, Jacques Beltrand · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2007.12.3
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Sagesse

Ambroise Vollard, Maurice Denis, Paul Verlaine, Jacques Beltrand · Paris, 1911 · bound volume with 72 wood engravings and extra set of wood engravings hand-colored by Denis ·  Accession ID  2001.136.53