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Title: Napoleon Crossing the Alps on 20th May 1800 Artist: Jacques-Louis David Date: 1802 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 271 x 232 cm Location: Château de Versailles, France
Completed in 1802 by Jacques-Louis David, "Napoleon Crossing the Alps on 20th May 1800" is a monumental oil-on-canvas painting measuring 271 x 232 cm. Housed at the Château de Versailles, this iconic artwork portrays Napoleon Bonaparte's dramatic and symbolic crossing of the Alps. David's composition and use of oil capture the heroic and strategic image of Napoleon, emphasizing his leadership and determination during this historic moment
Size: 3972px × 4695px
Photo credit: © History & Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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