Napoleon Crossing the Alps, Paul Delaroche, 1850

In may 1800 napoleon crossed the alps, and in june was his victory at marengo, italy, over austria. He is shown on a mule with a peasant leading him over the great st bernard pass. The painting opposes the propagandist painting by napoleon's artist. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1850. Place of creation: France. Dimensions: height: 279.4 cm (110 in); width: 214.5 cm (84.4 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Napoleon. Collection: Walker Art Gallery. Paul Delaroche - Napoleon Crossing the Alps - Google Art Project 2FXD