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Horace Vernet - Artist Details and Print Database

Horace Vernet

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Emile Jean Horace Vernet The artist was born in Paris, in the galleries of the Louvre on 30th June, 1789 where his parents were lodging during the occupation of the palace in the revolution. He attained early distinction and quickly developed a disdain for the classical school of David. He set about therefore to develop his own style and his taste led him to military subjects. Taking nature as his guide, Vernet depicted the French soldier as he really was rather than in an idealised fashion. His pictures Dog of the Regiment, Trumpeter's Horse and Death of Poniatowski along with similar compositions gave him universal popularity. In 1819 he began to paint large battle scenes but though he worked on an immense scale and with the utmost speed, his figures and groupings were thoroughly artistic. In the past, artists had represented episodes in warfare but Vernet brought whole battlefields before his audience as in his famous Battle of Italy and Capture of Rome. Several of his well-known paintings represented battles of the French Revolution such as Valmy and Jemapes. One of his most famous pictures painted in 1826 entitled the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole showed the young Napoleon seizing a tattered flag and leading his men across the bridge on 17th November, 1796. He represented many of the victories of Napoleon including scenes of the emperor at the Battle of Jena, Friedland, and Wagram. During the Crimean War, he accompanied the French army and produced several important paintings including the Battle of the Alma exhibited in 1856. His Algerian battle pieces such as the Occupation by the French Army of the Pass of Mouzia, and the Capture of Smalah were well received as he had drawn the soldiers and the events from nature. Once when asked by Louis Napoleon to alter a picture of a military review leaving out a certain general who was obnoxious to the French emperor, Vernet refused to do it stating I am a painter of history, sire and I will not violate the truth. Vernet died in Paris on 17th January, 1863.

Horace Vernet Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings

Lancers in a Stable by Horace Vernet.


Lancers in a Stable by Horace Vernet.
One edition.
£16.00

The Bataille de Bouvines 27th July 1214 by Horace Vernet.


The Bataille de Bouvines 27th July 1214 by Horace Vernet.
5 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00

The Battle of Jemappes by Horace Vernet.


The Battle of Jemappes by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£16.00 - £30.00


The Dead Trumpeter by Horace Vernet.


The Dead Trumpeter by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£10.00 - £26.00

The Dog of the Regiment is Wounded by Horace Vernet.


The Dog of the Regiment is Wounded by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£10.00 - £28.00

Battle of Montmirail by Horace Vernet.


Battle of Montmirail by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£16.00 - £30.00


Les Adieux de Fontainebleau by Horace Vernet.


Les Adieux de Fontainebleau by Horace Vernet.
6 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00

Le Bataille Du Pont D Arcole by Horace Vernet.


Le Bataille Du Pont D Arcole by Horace Vernet.
5 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00

The Battle of Hanau by Horace Vernet.


The Battle of Hanau by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£16.00 - £30.00


A Grenadier of the Guard at Elba by Horace Vernet.


A Grenadier of the Guard at Elba by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£10.00 - £28.00

Battle of Friedland by Horace Vernet.


Battle of Friedland by Horace Vernet.
5 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00

The Battle of Jena, Won by Napoleon by Horace Vernet.


The Battle of Jena, Won by Napoleon by Horace Vernet.
5 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00


The Veteran at Home by Horace Vernet.


The Veteran at Home by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£10.00 - £20.00

Battle of Fontenoy by Horace Vernet.


Battle of Fontenoy by Horace Vernet.
4 editions.
£10.00 - £500.00

Battle of Valmy by Horace Vernet.

Battle of Valmy by Horace Vernet.
7 editions.
£16.00 - £500.00


The Apotheusis of Napoleon by Horace Vernet.

The Apotheusis of Napoleon by Horace Vernet.
3 editions.
£10.00 - £28.00

Battle of Somah by Horace Vernet (GL)

Battle of Somah by Horace Vernet (GL)
2 editions.
£300.00 - £400.00


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