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Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799
Antoine-Jean Gros1806
Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France
In the Coronation Room, the painting of Antoine-Jean Gros holds its place alongside two masterpieces by David, demonstrating all the talent of this often neglected painter. Photo © EPV/ Jean-Marc Manaï
Details
- Title: Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799
- Creator: Antoine-Jean Gros
- Date Created: 1806
- Physical Dimensions: w9680 x h5780 mm
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Style: French painting, 19th century
- Provenance: Commissioned by Murat in 1806, mentioned in the Royal Palace of Naples from 1808, purchased for the Musée du Luxembourg in 1833. Entered Versailles, in the Coronation room, in 1835.
- Original Title: Bataille d'Aboukir, 25 juillet 1799
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