Portrait of Marshal MacMahon
1860
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
1860
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
Portrait of Marshal MacMahon is a 1860 oil by Horace Vernet, held at Museum of the History of France.
The painting depicts a man in a black military uniform with gold accents, standing in front of a battlefield. He wears a black coat with gold buttons and epaulets, paired with brown pants and a wide gold belt. His right hand rests on a wooden barrier, while his left hand holds a hat. In the background, soldiers on horseback and on foot are engaged in battle. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. This portrait of Marshal MacMahon, created by Horace Vernet in 1860, is held at the Palace of Versailles. Next, explore the artist: Horace Vernet.
