French Neoclassical artist Antoine-Jean Gros followed Napoleon’s army, recording his military exploits on canvas in thrilling portraits and war scenes. Here we see the great general rallying his troops before the battle against the Egyptians, in a stirring painting of men about to face death. Mixed-Media painting, c.2015.
Battle of the Pyramids, after Antoine-Jean GrosAntoine-Jean Gros French (1771 - 1835) |
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French Neoclassical artist Antoine-Jean Gros followed Napoleon’s army, recording his military exploits on canvas in thrilling portraits and war scenes. Here we see the great general rallying his troops before the battle against the Egyptians, in a stirring painting of men about to face death. Mixed-Media painting, c.2015. |
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