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The Battle of Mount Tabor
The Battle of Mount Tabor is an oil painting by Baron Lejeune Louis-François. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
The Battle of Mount Tabor is an oil on canvas painting created by French artist Louis-François Lejeune in 1808.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic battle scene set in a mountainous landscape, with numerous figures on horseback and on foot engaged in combat, conveying a sense of urgency and danger.
Technique & Style
Lejeune's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the battle, characteristic of a style that emphasizes dramatic and detailed representation.
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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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