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The Meeting of Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I at Tilsit
The Meeting of Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I at Tilsit is an oil painting by Adolphe Roehn. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
The Meeting of Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I at Tilsit is an oil painting created by Adolphe Roehn in 1808, capturing a pivotal moment in history when Napoleon and Alexander I negotiated the Peace of Tilsit on a raft in the River Neman.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the meeting between Napoleon and Alexander I, with several high-ranking officials present, including Marshal Murat and Grand Duke Konstantin. Notably, the Prussians, Alexander's allies, are absent, reflecting their minor role in the negotiations.
Technique & Style
Roehn's composition shows Napoleon standing at the entrance of a small building on the raft, awaiting Alexander, thus portraying Napoleon in a position of ascendency. The scene is set against a cloudy and gray sky, with a crowd gathered around the raft on boats and the riverbank.
History & Provenance
The painting was first displayed at the Salon of 1808 in Paris and is now part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Roehn (March 5, 1780 – October 19, 1867) was a French painter, draughtsman, and lithographer.
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