Artwork
Battle of Moscow, 7th September 1812
Battle of Moscow, 7th September 1812 is an oil painting by Baron Lejeune Louis-François. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
The Battle of Moscow, 7th September 1812 is an 1822 oil on canvas painting by French artist Louis-François Lejeune, depicting a tumultuous scene from the Napoleonic Wars.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the intense chaos of the Battle of Moscow, with fallen and charging soldiers on horseback set against a smoky, cloud-filled sky and a grassy, dirt-covered ground, conveying the brutality and turmoil of war.
Technique & Style
Lejeune employed chiaroscuro to create stark light-and-dark contrasts, enhancing depth and dramatic tension within the detailed, multicolored, and textured battle scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1822 by Louis-François, Baron Lejeune, a French artist, the painting's specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work is part of the Napoleonic Wars' historical art genre, reflecting the era's military conflicts and their visual documentation by contemporary artists.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of 'The Battle of Moscow' are not provided, Lejeune's works generally contribute to the historical and artistic record of the Napoleonic era's military engagements.
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Artist
Brigade-General Louis-François, Baron Lejeune (3 February 1775 – 29 February 1848) was a French Army officer, painter, lithographer and politician who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
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