1808
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The Battle of Mount Tabor is a 1808 oil by Baron Lejeune Louis-François, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting depicts a chaotic battle scene, with numerous figures on horseback and on foot, all engaged in combat. The setting appears to be a mountainous landscape, with a large hill or mountain in the background. In the foreground, a group of soldiers are shown in the midst of fighting, with some on horseback and others on foot. The scene is one of intense action and energy, with the soldiers' movements and expressions conveying a sense of urgency and danger. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the battle. For more on this style of dramatic and detailed battle painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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