Artist(s):

after Debret, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1848)

sc. Normand, Charles (1765-1840)

direxit Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841)

Composed Title English:

Napoleon saluting the honour of enemy wounded.

Inscribed Title:

Napoléon honorant le malheur des Blessés ennemis.

Inscription:

VICTOIRES ET CONQUÊTES DES FRANÇAIS. / Ambroise Tardieu Direxit. / C. Normand Sculpsit. / Peint par Debret, Salon de 1806.

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

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 0242

Related Works:

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

LocNo:

DC151 V532 1822 folio

Added Location:

pl. 15