1850 "Eau Forte" Framed Watercolor by FranÃ§ois Gerard

Description

FRAMED WATERCOLOR - eau forte

Depicting Napoleon's Battle of Austerlitz, this "eau forte" or engraved watercolor was painted by French artist FranÃ§ois Gerard and engraved by Claude-Marie-FranÃ§ois Dien. Also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, it is remembered as one of Napoleon's great wins, but it may also be noted as the beginning of the Emperor's loss of touch with reality, even though his small army managed to defeat the Holy Roman, Russian and Austrian armies.

Date: circa 1850

Dimensions: 37.5 inches wide, 25 inches tall

Provenance: A château outside Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age and use. Original, unrestored condition. Would benefit from professional cleaning.

Dimensions:
Height: 25 in.
Width: 37.5 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: France
Materials: Watercolor

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Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Wear consistent with age and use. Original, unrestored condition. Would benefit from professional cleaning.

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1850 "Eau Forte" Framed Watercolor by FranÃ§ois Gerard

Lot 1655

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