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:
by . 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