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Title
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Battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805
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Rights
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Chateau De Versailles, public domain
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Creator
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Gérard Baron, François (1770-1837)
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Date
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1810
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Description
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The Battle of Austerlitz (1805) often referred to as the battle of the three emperors (Prussia, Russia, and France) this battle was a deceive French victory. This war was the end of the Third Coalition, it officially ended the Holy Roman Empire and also, put the German states under the control of Napoleon under the Confederation of the Rhine.
This painting depicts a tense scene of diplomatic discourse amongst warring nations. On the left, is Napoleon with captured Russian soldiers being guarded by Mamluk soldiers enlisted from the African campaigns. The Third coalition on the right with captured regiment standards trading captured prisoners including the Commander of the Russian Imperial Guard Prince Repnin-Volkonski (1778-1845).
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Format
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oil
canvas
H. 510; W. 958 cm
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Publisher
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Chateau De Versailles, Versailles France
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Contributor
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Timothy Jackson
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Identifier
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Napoleonic Wars; France; 1800s;19th Century; Officer; military; uniform; Prussia; Russia
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Subject
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Chateau De Versailles, MV 2765
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Source
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Jpeg file, https://collections.chateauversailles.fr/#/query/fb16f15b-3d65-4100-bba9-e04004bae277
The Battle of Austerlitz