{"product_id":"crusaders-in-the-field-denis-auguste-marie-raffet","title":"Crusaders in the Field - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1830 lithograph by Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet depicting a group of crusaders on the march, rendered with fine tonal precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenis-Auguste-Marie Raffet was a prominent French illustrator and lithographer, known for his depictions of military life and historical subjects. This lithograph, titled Croisés en campagne, captures a scene of crusaders on the march. The composition presents a dense gathering of mounted knights and foot soldiers, their lances and banners creating a rhythmic verticality against the horizon. Raffet employs a fine, granular technique characteristic of the lithographic medium, allowing for subtle gradations of tone that define the figures and the arid terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist focuses on the collective movement of the group, with individual figures emerging from the shadows through careful shading. The foreground features a mix of armoured combatants and figures on foot, suggesting the varied composition of a medieval army. The background remains sparse, with distant palm trees indicating a Middle Eastern setting. This work reflects the nineteenth-century interest in historical narratives, often romanticised through the lens of military adventure and exoticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaffet was a student of Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet and became a master of the lithographic process. His ability to convey atmosphere and movement within a small format made his work popular among collectors of the period. The print includes the original publication details and a handwritten approval mark dated 1830, which provides a specific temporal context for its production. The work demonstrates the technical precision required for early nineteenth-century printmaking, where the artist had to balance the demands of commercial production with the artistic requirements of the scene. The figures are rendered with a sense of purpose, their postures and equipment suggesting the rigours of a long campaign. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the 1830s, where historical themes were frequently revisited to satisfy a public appetite for epic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scene-uit-toneelstuk-assepoester-charles-rochussen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eScène uit toneelstuk Assepoester - Charles Rochussen — Charles Rochussen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-sketches-of-wildflowers-and-fenceposts-alexandre-calame\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Sketches of Wildflowers and Fenceposts - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501810585935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501837652303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501837685071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58501837717839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58501837750607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58501837783375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58501837816143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58501837848911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58501837881679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58501837914447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58501837947215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58501837979983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crusaders-in-the-Field_Poster_CompositorV1_1786414277273.jpg?v=1787008821","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/crusaders-in-the-field-denis-auguste-marie-raffet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}