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Description
The paintings depict two key scenes from the Napoleonic era in France at the beginning of the 19th Century. The left hand painting shows Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in 1812, when the cold Russian winter forced his troops to abandon their invasion of Russia. This episode is seen by many historians as the beginning of the end of Napoleon's dominance in Europe. The right hand painting, by contrast, depicts Napoleon's coronation in 1804, the moment when, at the height of his power, he declared himself Emperor of the French.
The scenes are painted on ivory, set within gilt bronze frames with stands, and signed.
Details
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
Style
Empire, History Painting, Militaria / Military
Materials
Colour
Dimensions
Height
29.5 cm / 11.4 inches
Width
37 cm / 14.6 inches
Reference:
004399
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