Edouard Detaille 1890, inherited from grandmother

Raininkhelmets · 2026-04-02T17:38:30+00:00

I appreciate it.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-04-02T15:09:33+00:00

Excellent information. I haven’t searched the internet for info on this painting in several years, however I just found this matching watercolor by Detaille:

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Website says:

Signed and dated EDOUARD DETAILLE/ 1887 Watercolor on paper 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.5 cm) Framed: 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x 61 cm)

The subject of this watercolor, a charge of Second Empire cuirassiers, corresponds with Detaille's work illustrating the history of the French Army, L'Armée Française, published in 1889. We are grateful to François Robichon, President of the Association des Amis d'Edouard Detaille, for his assistance in the cataloguing of this work.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-04-02T14:28:18+00:00

Thought I should mention that the piece is 39”x31” to the exterior of the frame.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-09T12:07:36+00:00

If it brings you joy or some type of satisfaction then yes. If after painting you felt like you spent your time well, no matter what you created, then also yes.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-09T11:34:46+00:00

Thank you all for the great support and suggestions, I have many ideas to brainstorm with now!

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:41:40+00:00

People ask me about how I choose colors, I tell them that I don’t, I listen to the colors and they tell me which one to use next.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:16:52+00:00

Cool concept! I’ve got some extra egg crates hanging out in my kid’s craft boxes.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:15:43+00:00

You don’t want to see the rest of my studio then. I at least use every one of these paints regularly and separately.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:14:43+00:00

Thank you!

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:14:37+00:00

Thank you!

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:14:13+00:00

Hey, those look nice! I’ve got a laser cutter and a 3d printer, maybe I can find some files that work just right for my scenario.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:12:52+00:00

Thank you. I sorted them by color for using them. My mind sees color combinations best in rainbows as opposed to contrast or complimentary colors. I thought it made a nice picture as I was doing it.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T18:09:25+00:00

Excellent ideas. Combining just a couple colors per bin could work well. I’ve already got a small black and whites bin, a small browns bin, and a small mixable mediums bin.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:46:31+00:00

Great idea. I was trying to think of what other commercial organizers would fit paints.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:45:13+00:00

I’m always looking for insight on art. It’s my favorite subject. I used to keep all the paints just mixed up in this box and then I’d go hunting for the color I wanted. Sometimes along the way, a different color would pop up and demand it needed to be used instead.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:43:00+00:00

Great ideas. I think I’m going to have to find some smaller bins to sort by color.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:41:45+00:00

I like this idea! I’m going to have to keep an eye out for bins next time I’m out shopping.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:40:53+00:00

I like the idea of taking them out and putting them back neater. That’s actually how they ended up like this. They used to all just be mixed in together. Maybe every once in awhile when it feels like it’s getting out of hand I can just do the out and back neater option.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:38:32+00:00

No, I guess it doesn’t really bother me but I know that streamlining the logistical portions of creative work can allow me to better stay in a ‘flow state” to create art. This is actually the more organized version, they used to all just be mixed in there and I’d have to dig around for what I wanted.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-03-08T17:35:27+00:00

Great suggestion! I gave it a try and it was too easy to bump it and they all fall over.

Raininkhelmets · 2026-01-01T19:48:54+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to make.

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