Passage du Rhin par l'armée française à Dusseldorf, 6 septembre 1795

The painting commemorates a key military event during the French Revolutionary Wars, specifically the successful Rhine crossing at Düsseldorf. Lejeune, a participant in these wars, likely selected this subject for its strategic importance and possibly its personal significance to his own military career.

While specific technical details of the painting are not provided, as a history painting from circa 1821, it would have been executed in oil paint on a canvas of considerable size to convey the scope of the event, characteristic of the genre's emphasis on grandeur and detail.

Painted around 1821 by Louis-François, Baron Lejeune, a French officer, painter, and politician, the work is now housed in the Palace of Versailles. Lejeune's military honors are also recognized by his name being engraved on the Arc de Triomphe.

Created during the post-Napoleonic era, the painting reflects a period when historical and military themes were prominent in French art. Lejeune's dual role as artist and veteran adds a layer of authenticity to the depiction of this wartime event.

The painting's legacy is intertwined with Lejeune's broader contributions to French history and art. His memoirs, frequently republished, alongside this and possibly other works, contribute to the historical record of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.