Engraving: Battle Of Austerlitz—december 2, 1805—napoleon I—19th-century Print
Artist: Duplessis-bertaux
BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ - DECEMBER 2, 1805 - NAPOLEON I - 19th-century engraving
“The Emperor gives his final orders to the marshals on the heights of Bellowitz at 8 o’clock in the morning. ”
A VERY BEAUTIFUL historical engraving depicting the famous BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ, considered one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s greatest military victories and often referred to as the “Battle of the Three Emperors.”
The central scene depicts a strategic moment preceding the clash:
“The Emperor gives his final orders to the Marshals on the heights of Bellowitz at 8 o’clock in the morning. ”
Napoleon is depicted on horseback surrounded by his officers and marshals, in a solemn composition typical of early 19th-century imperial iconography.
The decorative border serves as a true visual celebration of the campaigns of 1805 and is an integral part of the imperial propaganda developed during the First Empire.
Engraved after a work by Carle Vernet, a famous military painter and draftsman of the First Empire, particularly renowned for his equestrian and Napoleonic scenes.
Etching by Duplessis-Bertaux and finished by Niquet, engravers active in major imperial publications of the early 19th century.
Dimensions: Height 48.5 cm - Width 39 cm,
Condition: PERFECT CONDITION,
Period: EARLY 19TH CENTURY,
Frame: CURRENT – Dark green bevel with gold palmette decoration – Marie-Louise frame in ecru raw silk – Wooden mold with a green background speckled with gold and gold molding.
“The Emperor gives his final orders to the marshals on the heights of Bellowitz at 8 o’clock in the morning. ”
A VERY BEAUTIFUL historical engraving depicting the famous BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ, considered one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s greatest military victories and often referred to as the “Battle of the Three Emperors.”
The central scene depicts a strategic moment preceding the clash:
“The Emperor gives his final orders to the Marshals on the heights of Bellowitz at 8 o’clock in the morning. ”
Napoleon is depicted on horseback surrounded by his officers and marshals, in a solemn composition typical of early 19th-century imperial iconography.
The decorative border serves as a true visual celebration of the campaigns of 1805 and is an integral part of the imperial propaganda developed during the First Empire.
Engraved after a work by Carle Vernet, a famous military painter and draftsman of the First Empire, particularly renowned for his equestrian and Napoleonic scenes.
Etching by Duplessis-Bertaux and finished by Niquet, engravers active in major imperial publications of the early 19th century.
Dimensions: Height 48.5 cm - Width 39 cm,
Condition: PERFECT CONDITION,
Period: EARLY 19TH CENTURY,
Frame: CURRENT – Dark green bevel with gold palmette decoration – Marie-Louise frame in ecru raw silk – Wooden mold with a green background speckled with gold and gold molding.
690 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Paper
Width: 39 cm
Height: 48.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1792970
Availability: In stock
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