Q113955520
1810
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1810
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting shows a group of men in military uniforms, some on horseback, in a wooded area. The men are dressed in various uniforms, with some wearing white pants and others wearing dark-colored jackets. The horses are white and brown. In the center of the painting, a man in a dark jacket and hat is standing on a horse, looking to his right. He is holding a sword in his right hand and appears to be giving orders to the other men. The background of the painting shows a cloudy sky with trees and a building in the distance. The painting is a depiction of Napoleon, the French military leader, and is an example of History Painting. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist Jean-Baptiste Debret.
