Artwork
Album for 1836: Italy, 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte
Album for 1836: Italy, 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte is a print by the Romanticist artist Auguste Raffet. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.247
About this work
Overview
Album for 1836: Italy, 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte is a lithograph by French artist Auguste Raffet, created in 1836, depicting a pivotal moment from Napoleon Bonaparte's 1796 Italian campaign.
Subject & Meaning
The print centers on Napoleon Bonaparte, prominently positioned amidst a chaotic scene with figures on the ground, conveying the turmoil and intensity of the moment, with Napoleon as the focal point.
Technique & Style
Raffet employs dramatic lighting and a predominantly dark color palette, evoking a sense of intensity and drama, aligning with the expressive qualities of the Romanticism movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836 by Auguste Raffet, a student of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, the work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (2 March 1804 – 16 February 1860) was a French illustrator and lithographer. He was a student of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, and was a retrospective painter of the Empire.
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