Neoclassicism · 19th century
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Antoine-Jean Gros
Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa
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Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa
Gros painted this in 1804 to celebrate Napoleon's visit to the plague hospital at Jaffa in 1799. Under Moorish arches, Bonaparte reaches out to touch the sore of a sick soldier, while an officer behind him covers his nose. It was a piece of propaganda, painted on a huge scale. It is in the Louvre.Painted to order, by hand, in oil on canvas. A photo of your painting comes to you for approval before shipping.
About the original
- Painted in
- 1804
- Original size
- 523 × 715 cm (205.9 × 281.5 in)
- Where it hangs
- Louvre, Paris
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| Medium | Oil on canvas |
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| Arrives | Rolled, ready for local framing |
| Packed | Rolled in a protective tube |
| Turnaround | 3 to 4 weeks, then delivery |
The hand behind it
Antoine-Jean Gros
Antoine-Jean Gros painted Napoleon’s campaigns with colour, movement and emotion that went well beyond the cool Neoclassical style he was trained in. His battle scenes and portraits helped build the Napoleonic legend and opened the way for French Romanticism. He was born in Paris in 1771 and studied with Jacques-Louis David. His Bonaparte at the Pont d’Arcole (1796) was his first great success, followed by Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa (1804) and Napoleon on the Battlefield of Eylau (1808), all in the Louvre or Versailles. He was made a baron in 1824 and taught at the École des Beaux-Arts. He died in 1835. His portraits, such as Christine Boyer, show a quieter, more intimate side.
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How is the finish priced?
The price you see is the painting at the size you chose, in the finish you chose, and it updates as you change either. Rolled arrives in a protective tube, ready for local framing. Stretched arrives on wooden bars, ready to hang. Framed arrives in its frame, ready to hang. Stretched and framed go up to 60 × 90 cm (24 × 36 in); larger paintings travel rolled.
How long does it take?
Painting begins after you order and takes 3 to 4 weeks, including drying and the photo you approve. Delivery then takes 4 to 10 working days to most countries. More on delivery times.
Will it look exactly like the original?
It is painted by a person, so no. Brushwork varies between copies, which is the difference between a painting and a poster.
What if I do not like it?
Ninety days from delivery, full refund.
Can I get Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa in a different size or shape?
Yes. Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa is painted to the size you want, in the original’s proportions, or adapted to another shape on request. Stretched and framed go up to 60 x 90 cm (24 x 36 in). The original measures 523 x 715 cm (205.9 x 281.5 in).
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