Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861 – 1952)

Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861-1952) was a British artist known for evocative portraits & landscapes, including WWI war art. Explore his work & legacy!

Government Art Collection (London, United Kingdom)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Colonel Busanelli, Italian Chief of Staff (preparatory study for 'The Supreme War Council in Session at Versailles on 3rd July 1918' and 'Armistice Meeting 3rd and 4th November 1918')
  • Artist: Herbert Arnould Olivier
  • Year: 1918
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Government Art Collection
  • Period: Modern
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Purpose: Conversation
  • Keywords: “unfinished painting”, “olivier’s portrait”, “muted green colors”

Quick Facts

  • Medium: Oil paint on canvas
  • Title: Colonel Busanelli, Italian Chief of Staff
  • Subject or theme: Portrait of a military official
  • Notable elements or techniques: Thick impasto, visible brushstrokes
  • Movement: Impressionism
  • Artist: Herbert Arnould Olivier

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