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Le triomphe de Bonaparte ou la Paix, by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, oil, 1801

Le triomphe de Bonaparte ou la Paix

Pierre Paul Prud'hon

1801

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Dominant colour

Overview

Le triomphe de Bonaparte ou la Paix is a 1801 oil by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, a French Romanticism work, depicting Chariot, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?
Pierre Paul Prud'hon
When & what style?
1801 · French Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a chariot, horses, and people in the foreground. The chariot is ornate, with gold accents, and is being pulled by two horses. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, several people are gathered around the chariot, some of whom are nude or partially clothed. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of grandeur and drama. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the art of Pierre Paul Prud'hon.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Paul Prud'hon
Artist

Pierre Paul Prud'hon

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French pronunciation: , 4 April 1758 – 16 February 16, 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.

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