Artwork
Last moments of Marshal Lannes at the Battle of Essling, 22 May 1809
Last moments of Marshal Lannes at the Battle of Essling, 22 May 1809 is an oil painting by Albert Paul Bourgeois. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
Last moments of Marshal Lannes at the Battle of Essling, 22 May 1809 is an oil painting by Albert Paul Bourgeois, created in 1810. It is currently held at the Palace of Versailles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a poignant scene from the Battle of Essling, showing Marshal Lannes, mortally wounded, being supported by another man. Lannes wears a white robe with a red sash, while his supporter is dressed in a dark blue military uniform with gold epaulets, conveying a sense of urgency and intensity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its dramatic composition, with the central figures set against a backdrop of military activity, including horsemen and smoke-filled hills, creating a vivid and dynamic atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Paul Bourgeois never left the battlefield—literally. He painted while standing on the grass where the wounded fell, brush in one hand, sketchbook in the other, aiming to catch the exact color of a dying man’s…
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