"napoleon On Prancing Horse," Painted Terracotta, 19th Century Era

"Napoleon on prancing horse," painted terracotta, 19th century era

Large, Beautiful and refined sculpture depicting Napoleon, which is based on the famous painting by Acques-Louis David. In his most famous figure of Napoleon crossing the Alps.

Heroic, imperious, alone in command, a work that has the power of a classical sculpture the general leads his army through the highest mountains in Europe, to conquer the Italian peninsula and a prominent place in history. Like Hannibal riding on an elephant, like Alexander the Great on his Bucephalus, he mounts a fiery steed that rears up in the face of a path steep with difficulty. But the horseman firmly masters the rush of nature and without delay shows his men the way forward.

Epoch: 19th century    

Measurements: H 70 x W 49 x D 26 cm