Artiste(s):

after VERNET, Horace (1789-1863)

 LEFÈVRE, Achille Désiré (1798-1864)

Titre anglais composé:

The battle of Friedland.

Titre inscrit:

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.

Travail Original:

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.

Sujet(s):

Friedland, Battle of (14 June 1807)

Technique:

engraving

Serie:

(same series as 8° N III 134?)

Endroit d'imprimeurs:

Paris

Nom d'imprimeur:

Finot & Bougeard

Dimensions:

215 x 299; sheet

Condition:

foxed

Notes de McGill:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1122

Reproductions:

8o N III 160

Œuvres associées:

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

Cote:

8° N III 135