Equestrian & Animals
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Jacques-Louis David
An iconic Neoclassical masterpiece depicting Napoleon's triumphant crossing of the Great St Bernard Pass on a spirited white charger.
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Jacques-Louis David
1801 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte triumphantly crossing the Great St. Bernard Pass.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1801 by Jacques-Louis David, this masterpiece is the ultimate symbol of Napoleonic power and propaganda. It depicts the general leading his troops across the Alps on a spirited rearing stallion, his red cloak billowing dramatically against a stormy sky. The work is celebrated for its dynamic Neoclassical composition and meticulous detail.
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