Napoleon Crossing the Alps. Paul Delaroche
English: In May 1800 Napoleon crossed the Alps, and in June was his victory at Marengo, Italy, over Austria. He is shown on a mule with a peasant leading him over the Great St Bernard Pass. The painting opposes the propagandist painting by Napoleon's artist.
1850
oil on canvas
279.4 × 214.5 cm (110 × 84.4 in)
Walker Art Gallery
Accession number WAG 2990
Object history commissioned by Arthur George, 3rd Earl of Onslow
1893: acquired by Henry Yates Thompson from Arthur George, 3rd Earl of Onslow.
1893: given to the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, by Henry Yates Thompson
Notes
English: both versions were commissioned by British collectors
References National Museums Liverpool
Walker Art Gallery
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See also: Napoleon Bonaparte, Paintings, Drawings
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