Artwork
Bataille de Magenta
Bataille de Magenta is an unspecified painting by Adolphe Yvon. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
Bataille de Magenta is a painting by Adolphe Yvon, a French artist trained by Paul Delaroche, created around 1865. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the 1859 Battle of Magenta during the Second Italian War of Independence, showing soldiers in red and blue uniforms clashing in a crowded town square.
Technique & Style
The work captures a chaotic battle scene with figures fighting on the ground and others on rooftops, waving flags and firing. Buildings with red-tiled roofs and smoke are visible in the background, conveying intense conflict.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Yvon (30 January 1817 – 11 September 1893) was a French painter known for his paintings of the Napoleonic Wars. Yvon studied under Paul Delaroche, rose to fame during the Second Empire, then finished his career as a teacher.
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