1822
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Battle of Moscow, 7th September 1812 is a 1822 oil by Baron Lejeune Louis-François, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with many soldiers on horseback, some lying on the ground. The sky is filled with smoke and clouds, and the ground is covered in green grass and dirt. In the foreground, there are fallen soldiers and horses, while in the background, there are lines of soldiers on horseback charging towards each other. The painting is very detailed, with many different colors and textures visible. The artist, Louis-François, Baron Lejeune, used a technique called chiaroscuro to create strong contrasts between light and dark areas of the painting. This technique helps to create a sense of depth and drama in the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Brigade-General Louis-François, Baron Lejeune (3 February 1775 – 29 February 1848) was a French Army officer, painter, lithographer and politician who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
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