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For around fifteen years that ignored and restricted circle of great military illustrators has been enriched by a great new talent. Giuseppe Rava born in 1963 started early to design his own love, the soldier. Since then Rava has continually grown in stature and so much so that he has become one of the major interpreters of this art the world over. Rava took his interest for things military from his father, who sadly died at the age of 57. His father was a man interested in collecting military artefacts and rava handled the objects and got a feel for them at an early age. He continued his interest in military things and studies uniforms and arms before embarking on new projects.
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“RAVA PAINTS ROME”
If you’re in Rome this summer, DON’T MISS IT! “RAVA PAINTS ROME” The battles that made Rome great, narrated by Giuseppe Rava Next “Lungo il
“RAVA PAINTS ROME”
If you’re in Rome this summer, DON’T MISS IT! “RAVA PAINTS ROME” The battles that made Rome great, narrated by Giuseppe Rava Next “Lungo il
Giuseppe Rava — Military Art Prints
For over three decades, Giuseppe Rava has been one of the world’s foremost military illustrators, bringing history’s greatest battles and warriors to life through meticulously researched military art prints. Since 2007, his work has appeared in over 40 Osprey Publishing titles — the reference standard for military history enthusiasts, wargamers, and collectors worldwide. Every print combines historical accuracy with a painterly mastery rooted in the tradition of Detaille, Meissonier, and Lady Butler.
Ancient Roman Art & Classical Warfare
From the Republican legions of the Punic Wars to the Late Imperial cavalry facing the Huns, Rava’s ancient Roman art collection covers over eight centuries of Roman military history. Julius Caesar at Alesia, Trajan’s Dacian campaigns, the legions at Adrianople — each scene reconstructed from primary sources and decades of research. Explore the Rome collection →
Medieval Knight Paintings & Crusader Art
Templar Knights charging in the Holy Land, the Teutonic Order at Lake Peipus, Richard the Lionheart at Acre — Rava’s medieval knight paintings are among the most referenced knight paintings in Osprey’s catalogue. Over 50 works spanning the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades, the Hundred Years’ War, and the Wars of the Roses. Explore the Medieval collection →
Napoleonic War Paintings & Waterloo Scenes
The Napoleonic Wars are Rava’s signature subject. His napoleonic art — cuirassiers at Waterloo, the Imperial Guard at Eylau, the charge of the Scots Greys — has been published worldwide and cited as the visual benchmark for Napoleonic uniformology. Among his most collected works: the waterloo battle paintings and the cavalry series for ITALERI and HAT Industrie. Explore the Napoleonic collection →
Published by Osprey, ITALERI & Andrea Miniatures
Giuseppe Rava’s war art has been published by the world’s leading military history houses: Osprey Publishing (UK), ITALERI (Italy), HAT Industrie (Switzerland), Andrea Miniatures (Spain), and the French wargaming magazine Vae Victis. This editorial track record makes his prints not just art — but the defining visual reference for an entire generation of military history enthusiasts.
Original Fine Art Prints for Collectors
All prints are available as high-resolution digital files and signed fine art prints (SRA3 format). Each illustration is sold directly by the artist, with certificates of authenticity available on request. Shipped worldwide — with collectors in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan. Browse all military art prints →
