Battle of Aboukir

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

Ful title : Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799

Details

Title: Battle of Aboukir
Creator: Antoine-Jean Gros
Creator Lifespan: 1771 - 1835
Creator Death Place: Meudon, France
Creator Birth Place: Paris, France
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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