Bataille d'Aboukir, 25 Juillet 1799 by Antoine-Jean Gros. A large-scale Neoclassical oil painting depicting a chaotic battle scene with cavalry, infantry, and smoke under a hazy sky near a coastal fortress.

Bataille d'Aboukir, 25 Juillet 1799

Antoine-Jean Gros

1806 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A monumental depiction of the Battle of Abukir, showcasing the dramatic energy and scale of Napoleonic military history.

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A bold work with active energy with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted by Antoine-Jean Gros in 1806, this Neoclassical masterpiece captures the intensity of the Battle of Abukir. The composition is filled with dynamic movement, featuring Joachim Murat on a white horse amidst the clash of French and Ottoman forces, rendered with luminous detail and the heroic scale characteristic of grand history painting.

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