Artist(s):

etched by Chataignier, Alexis (1772-1817)

finished by Oortman, Joachim Jan (1777-1818)

drawn by Marchais, Pierre Antoine (1763-1859)

after the painting by Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848)

Composed Title English:

Napoleon pays homage to ill-fated courage.

Inscribed Title:

L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON, honorant le Malheur des blessés ennemis.

Inscription:

Dessiné par Marchais. / Gravé à l'Eau-forte par Chataignier. / Terminé par Oortman.

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. Based on the painting by Debret.

Original Work:

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.

Subject Heading(s):

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

Medium:

etching

Date:

[1800-1817]

Dimensions:

202 x 224; sheet

Condition:

fine

Copy Specific:

recto, bottom right : "2".

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1187

Related Works:

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

LocNo:

8° N III 108