Artiste(s):

sc. Massard, L.

after Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848)

Titre anglais composé:

Saluting ill-fated courage.

Titre inscrit:

Honneur au courage malheureux.

Inscription:

FRANCE MILITAIRE. / L Massard scupt / T. 4.

Description:

Following Mack's capitulation in 1805 after the battle, Napoleon asks to see a procession of the Austrian prisoners. When they pass before him, he lifts his hat in salute of their courage. This oft-reproduced scene illustrates the beneficence and virtue of Napoleon who honours the valour and courage of all soldiers regardless of their nationality or cause. Respect for the enemy makes the man even greater. It also shows Napoleon's closeness to troops, whether they be French or enemy.

Travail Original:

Napoléon Ier saluant un convoi de blessés autrichiens et rendant hommage au courage malheureux, octobre 1805.

by

Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848)

c. 1806 / 1810 Salon

. Oil on canvas; 390 x 621 cm; Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

Sujet(s):

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821) -- character -- -- recognising valour of enemy soldiers

Œuvres associées:

Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848); 'Napoléon Ier saluant un convoi de blessés autrichiens et rendant hommage au courage malheureux, octobre 1805.'

Cote:

DC151 H84 1838 folio

Endroit supplémentaire:

vol. 4, opp. p. 315