Artiste(s):

unknown maker

after Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848)

Titre anglais composé:

Napoleon salutes ill-fated courage.

Titre inscrit:

NAPOLÉON RENDANT DES HONNEURS A DES BLESSÉS ENNEMIS.

Inscription:

36 / Debret p.

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.

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 S66 1837

Endroit supplémentaire:

opp. p. 135