Édouard Detaille (1848–1912) was a French painter, regarded as one of the leading figures in 19th-century French military history painting. His works are renowned for their detailed depictions of military scenes, particularly battlefields and combat scenarios that illustrate the life of the French army. Detaille devoted great attention to historical accuracy, representing a high level of realism in his works, characterized by precise depictions of military uniforms, weapons, and battlefields.