Reproduction of Napoleon Crossing the Great St Bernard - Jacques-Louis David
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Every piece is printed to order. Estimated delivery in Europe: posters 5 business days, canvases 8 business days, and framed pieces 12 business days. Canvases are made in France and Germany; our frames are made in Poland. These estimates include production and transit.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
A tracking link is emailed to you as soon as the order ships.
Where the right of withdrawal applies, contact us within 14 days of delivery. Return shipping is paid by the customer and the item must be sent to the European address provided by our customer service team. Damaged, defective or incorrect items are handled at our expense.
Have a question about your order? Our team is available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Write to us at Contact form .
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Jacques-Louis David devised The First Consul Crossing the Alps at the Great St Bernard Pass after French troops crossed the mountains in May 1800. Commissioned by King Charles IV of Spain, the first composition was followed by several replicas requested by Bonaparte, with variations in the colour of the cloak, the horse and its harness.
David did not set out to record the crossing literally. Bonaparte, who actually travelled over the pass on a mule, wanted to be shown “calm on a spirited horse”. The rearing horse, windblown cloak and gesture towards the summit transform the episode into a political portrait.
The rider’s diagonal figure dominates a mountain landscape, while the army and artillery advance in the background. The contrast between the First Consul’s composure and the horse’s movement gives the image its energy and lasting fame.
- Artist: Jacques-Louis David (1748–1825)
- Title: The First Consul Crossing the Alps at the Great St Bernard Pass
- Initial commission: 1800
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Versions: five autograph or studio compositions with variations
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Every piece is printed to order. Estimated delivery in Europe: posters 5 business days, canvases 8 business days, and framed pieces 12 business days. Canvases are made in France and Germany; our frames are made in Poland. These estimates include production and transit.
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