Farewell of Napoleon I and Alexander after the peace of Tilsitt, July 9, 1807

The scene captures the emotional parting of two leaders who had forged a close bond during their negotiations on a raft in the Neman River just over a week earlier. Their meeting marked the end of the War of the Fourth Coalition, with Alexander agreeing to join Napoleon's Continental System against Britain.

The painting is a history work, a genre that often emphasizes dramatic or significant events. Serangeli's composition includes key figures such as Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord and Joachim Murat, highlighting the diplomatic and military importance of the occasion.

The painting was exhibited at the Salon of 1810 in Paris, a prominent showcase for contemporary art. It is now part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles, a repository of French historical art and artifacts.