Napoleonic Legend
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Drawing
Auguste Raffet: The Poet-Historian of Military Life
Auguste Raffet distinguished himself from academic schools by embracing the poetry of contemporary realities. Initially …
Painting
Horace Vernet: The Painter of Battles and National Glory
Born into a dynasty of artists, Horace Vernet (1789-1863) became the most popular painter of his generation, celebrated …