Artist(s):

after VERNET, Carle (1758-1836)

sc. BOSQ, Jean (19th century)

Composed Title English:

The battle of Austerlitz, commanded by H.M. the Emperor of the French in person, 2 December 1805.

Inscribed Title:

BATAILLE D'AUSTERLITZ COMMANDÉE PAR S.M. L'EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS EN PERSONNE, LE 2 DÉCEMBRE 1805.

Inscription:

Dessiné par Carle Vernet. // Terminé par Bosq.

Description:

From a mound on the right of the image, Napoleon, mounted and surrounded by his staff, discusses the battle below. There is relatively little fighting going on, the infantry stand in orderly lines.

Subject Heading(s):

Austerlitz, Battle of (2 December 1805)

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821)

Medium:

etching

Date:

1820

Publication Place:

Paris

Paper Type:

wove paper

LocNo:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Added Location:

plate 39