Artist(s):

unknown maker

after Gros, Antoine-Jean, baron (1771-1835)

Composed Title English:

The battle of Eylau.

Inscription:

on opp. p. : Battle of Eylau. Photo-Etching. - After Painting by Gros.

Description:

In March-April 1807 Vivant-Denon launched a contest for a representation of Napoleon visiting the battlefield at Eylau, with specific details as to what should be included in the painting. Gros won the contest. In this work he shows the emperor amidst the carnage of the battlefield, magnanimously and mercifully ensuring all, indiscriminately of their origin. A young Lithuanian soldier pledges his loyalty to him.

Original Work:

Napoléon sur le champ de bataille d'Eylau, 9 février 1807.

by

Gros, Antoine-Jean, baron (1771-1835)

1808 Salon

. Oil on canvas; h: 521 x w: 784 cm; Musée du Louvre.

Subject Heading(s):

Eylau, Battle of (7-8 February 1807)

Related Works:

Gros, Antoine-Jean, baron (1771-1835); 'Napoléon sur le champ de bataille d'Eylau, 9 février 1807.'

LocNo:

DC203 H43 1900z

Added Location:

vol. 4, p. 158