The Battle of the Pyramids
1810
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1810
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The Battle of the Pyramids is a history painting. It was created by Antoine-Jean Gros in 1810. The painting depicts a significant event, the Battle of the Pyramids, which took place during the French Invasion of Egypt. This battle occurred on 21 July 1798, and the painting is one of many works by Gros that feature Napoleon. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up the artist: Antoine-Jean Gros.
