Artist(s):

after VERNET, Horace (1789-1863)

 LEFÈVRE, Achille Désiré (1798-1864)

Composed Title English:

The battle of Friedland.

Inscribed Title:

BATAILLE DE FRIEDLAND.

Inscription:

Horace Vernet pinx. // Imp. de Finot & Bougeard. // A. Lefevre sc.

Description:

The sun rises behind Napoleon creating a divine aura around him as he instructs men in the most important battle of Polish campaign, which showed exemplary tactics and provided great value to troop morale.This stunning victory compensated for earlier errors and for the great losses at Eylau. Based on Horace Vernet's painting.

Original Work:

Bataille de Friedland.

by

Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)

c. 1835-36

. Oil on canvas; 465 x 543 cm; Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

Subject Heading(s):

Friedland, Battle of (14 June 1807)

Medium:

engraving

Series:

(same series as 8° N III 134?)

Publication Place:

Paris

Printer Name:

Finot & Bougeard

Dimensions:

215 x 299; sheet

Condition:

foxed

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1122

Duplicates:

8o N III 160

Related Works:

Horace Vernet, "Bataille de Friedland," Musee National du château de Versailles.

LocNo:

8° N III 135