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LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting
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LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting
LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩 s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting a Bivouac on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 1st December 1805, 1808. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. Palace of Versailles
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1769 1775 1805 1808 1821 1848 Armed Austerlitz Baron Bivouac Bonaparte Forces Franois Fran篩s Historia Histrica Histricas Histrico Histricos Lejeune Militar Napoleon Napoleonic Oils Paintings Pictures Versailles Visiting Wars Yvelines December
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This stunning oil painting, titled "Visiting a Bivouac on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 1st December 1805," depicts Baron Louis-Franҫois Lejeune (1775-1848) as he pays a visit to a French army bivouac on the eve of the historic Battle of Austerlitz. The painting, created in 1808, captures the tense atmosphere of the night before one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most significant military victories. Lejeune, dressed in a blue greatcoat and wearing a tricorn hat adorned with a feather, rides his horse through the camp, surrounded by armed soldiers and horses. The soldiers, alert and focused, prepare for the upcoming battle, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of campfires. In the background, the silhouette of a castle or fortress can be seen, adding to the sense of anticipation and danger. The painting is a testament to the skill and artistry of the French painter of the time, with its rich colors and intricate details. The use of oil paints adds depth and texture to the scene, making it a truly captivating piece of historical art. Baron Lejeune was a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars, making this painting a significant historical document as well as a work of art. The painting is currently housed in the Palace of Versailles in France, a fitting location for a piece that captures the essence of the Napoleonic era.
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