Horace
Vernet, French military artists of the early 19th Century. Historical
military paintings are reproduced as fine art military prints by Cranston
Fine Arts, the military print company.
Emile Jean Horace Vernet
The artist was born in Paris, in the
galleries of the Louvre on 30th June, 1789 where his parents were lodging during
the occupation of the palace in the revolution. He attained early distinction
and quickly developed a disdain for the classical school of David. He set about
therefore to develop his own style and his taste led him to military subjects.
Taking nature as his guide, Vernet depicted the French soldier as he really was
rather than in an idealised fashion. His pictures Dog of the Regiment,
Trumpeter's Horse and Death of Poniatowski along with similar compositions gave
him universal popularity. In 1819 he began to paint large battle scenes but though he worked on an immense
scale and with the utmost speed, his figures and groupings were thoroughly
artistic. In the past, artists had represented episodes in warfare but Vernet
brought whole battlefields before his audience as in his famous Battle of Italy
and Capture of Rome. Several of his well-known paintings represented battles of
the French Revolution such as Valmy and Jemapes. One of his most famous
pictures painted in 1826 entitled the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole showed the
young Napoleon seizing a tattered flag and leading his men across the bridge on
17th November, 1796. He represented many of the victories of Napoleon including
scenes of the emperor at the Battle of Jena, Friedland, and Wagram. During the
Crimean War, he accompanied the French army and produced several important
paintings including the Battle of the Alma exhibited in 1856. His Algerian
battle pieces such as the Occupation by the French Army of the Pass of Mouzia,
and the Capture of Smalah were well received as he had drawn the soldiers and
the events from nature. Once when asked by Louis Napoleon to alter a picture of
a military review leaving out a certain general who was obnoxious to the French
emperor, Vernet refused to do it stating "I am a painter of history, sire
and I will not violate the truth." Vernet died in Paris on 17th January, 1863.
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The Dog of the Regiment is Wounded by Horace Vernet.
As the French regiment man the postion while under heavy attack, a French drummer boy and soldier are seen attending the wounded mascot dog of the regiment.
Open edition print. Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £43.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 10 inches (31cm x 25cm). Price £14.00
**Open edition print. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £24.00
ITEM CODE DHM0228
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The Dead Trumpeter by Horace Vernet.
A trumpeter of the Chasseurs Cheval lies dead with his faithful horse overlooking the body.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 19 inches (58cm x 48cm). Price £43.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 10 inches (31cm x 25cm). Price £14.00
**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 19 inches (58cm x 48cm). Price £15.00
ITEM CODE DHM0149
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A Grenadier of the Guard at Elba by Horace Vernet.
Wearing patched white trousers and gaiters made of mattress ticking. In the mid distance, officers of the Polish Lancers and the Guard. Napoleon stands on the distant cliff. To the right a ship flies a tricolour. The Elba battalion was Napoleons bodyguard in exile, comprising six companies of Guardsmen, 100 artillery men and a crew of 21 seamen, They formed the nucleus of the Imperial Guard in 1815.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 23 inches (43cm x 58cm). Price £43.00
Open edition print. Image size 10 inches x 12 inches (25cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE DHM0145
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The Veteran at Home by Horace Vernet.
A Grenadier of the Old Guard in tenue des climanches, with beige breeches and white stockings, he is shown playing with a small child while on leave.
Open edition print. Image size 18 inches x 25 inches (46cm x 64cm). Price £46.00
Open edition print. Image size 10 inches x 12 inches (25cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 18 inches x 25 inches (46cm x 64cm). Price £22.00
ITEM CODE DHM0146
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The Battle of Jemappes by Horace Vernet.
On the 6th November 1792 Dumouriez defeated the Austrians under the Duke of Saxe Teshen and Clerfayt at Jemappes, near Mons. This led to the French Occupation of Belgium.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £51.00
Open edition print. Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm). Price £43.00
**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm). Price £24.00
ITEM CODE DHM0042
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Lancers in a Stable by Horace Vernet.
In the reletive comfort of a stable, two Polish Lancers rest and tend one of their horses.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £25.50
ITEM CODE DHM0831
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Battle of Valmy by Horace Vernet.
The French General Kellerman (Duc de Valmy) resisted the invading armies under the Duke of Brunswick at Valmy, between Reims and Verdun, on 20th September, 1792, a turning-point in the French revolutionary wars.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £51.00
Open edition print. Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Open edition print. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm). Price £26.00
ITEM CODE DHM0044
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Battle of Montmirail by Horace Vernet.
One of Napoleons last successes in France when he defeated the Russian General Sacken on 11th February 1814 at Montmirail near Paris.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £51.00
Open edition print. Image size 21 inches x 13 inches (53cm x 33cm). Price £43.00
** (Ex Display) Open edition print. (Two copies reduced to clear) Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £35.00
ITEM CODE DHM0046
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The Battle of Hanau by Horace Vernet.
The campaign of Leipzig forced Napoleon to retire to the west of the Rhine, in the course of which he defeated a force of Germans at Hanau near Frankfurt on 30th October 1813.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £51.00
Open edition print. Image size 21 inches x 13 inches (53cm x 33cm). Price £43.00
ITEM CODE DHM0040
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Battle of Fontenoy by Horace Vernet.
Battle of Fontenoy during the war of Austrian Succession. French victory under Marshal Maurice De Saxe over the allies (British, Dutch and German under the Duke of Cumberland) 11th May 1745. Fontenoy, 5 miles south east of Tournai (Tolnay) the battle which started with a Dutch assault and British and Hanovarian infantry advance against the French centre during the battle a sudden attack by an Irish Brigade under French command, attacked the allied forces. The allied square was broken but the British, Hanovarian and Dutch forces retreated in good order.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 28 inches (102cm x 71cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE VAR0375
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The Bataille de Bouvines 27th July 1214 by Horace Vernet.
Fought at Bouvines a village in Flanders (now part of France) Between the French army led by King Philip Augustus of France, against the combined forces of King John of England, The Holy Roman Emperor Otti IV, and Ferdinand Count of Flanders. Due to this French victory, Frederick of Hohenstaufen became Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in 1215. and King John of England who could not wage war against France because of dwindling support was forced to sign the Magna Charter on June 15th 1215.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm). Price £56.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Open edition print. (3 reduced to clear) Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm). Price £30.00
ITEM CODE DHM0405
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The Dog of the Regiment is Wounded by Horace Vernet
The Dead Trumpeter by H Vernet
A trumpeter of the Chasseurs Cheval lies dead with his faithful horse
overlooking the body.
A Grenadier of the Guard at Elba by
Horace Vernet Wearing patched white trousers and gaiters made
of mattress ticking. In the mid distance, officers of the Polish Lancers
and the Guard. Napoleon stands on the distant cliff. To the right a ship
flies a tricolour. The Elba battalion was Napoleons bodyguard in exile,
comprising six companies of Guardsmen, 100 artillery men and a crew of
21 seamen, They formed the nucleus of the Imperial Guard in 1815.
The Veteran at Home by Horace Vernet
A Grenadier of the Old Guard in tenue des climanches, with beige
breeches and white stockings, he is shown playing with a small child while
on leave.
The Battle of Jemappes by Horace Vernet
On the 6th November 1792 Dumouriez defeated the Austrians under the
Duke of Saxe Teshen and Clerfayt at Jemappes, near Mons. This led to the
French Occupation of Belgium
Battle of Valmy by Horace Vernet
The French General Kellerman (Duc de Valmy) resisted the invading
armies under the Duke of Brunswick at Valmy, between Reims and Verdun, on
20th September, 1792, a turning-point in the French revolutionary wars.
Battle of Montmirail by Horace Vernet
One of Napoleons last successes in France when he defeated the Russian
General Sacken on 11th February 1814 at Montmirail near Paris.
The Battle of Hanau by Horace Vernet
The campaign of Leipzig forced Napoleon to retire to the west of the
Rhine, in the course of which he defeated a force of Germans at Hanau near
Frankfurt on 30th October 1813.
Battle of Fontenoy by H Vernet
Battle of Fontenoy during the war of Austrian Succession. French
victory under Marshal Maurice De Saxe over the allies (British, Dutch and
German under the Duke of Cumberland), 11th May 1745. Fontenoy, 5 miles
south east of Tournai (Tolnay), the battle which started with a Dutch
assault and British and Hanovarian infantry advance against the French
centre during the battle a sudden attack by an Irish Brigade under French
command, attacked the allied forces. The allied square was broken but the
British, Hanovarian and Dutch forces retreated in good order.
The Bataille de Bouvines 27th July 1214 by Vernet
Fought at Bouvines a village in Flanders (now part of France)
Between the French army led by King Philip Augustus of France, against the
combined forces of King John of England, The Holy Roman Emperor Otti IV,
and Ferdinand Count of Flanders. Due to this French victory, Frederick of
Hohenstaufen became Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in 1215. and King John
of England who could not wage war against France because of dwindling
support was forced to sign the Magna Charter on June 15th 1215. |
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