Horace 1789 1863 Collection

Portrait of the composer Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Portrait of the composer Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). Private Collection

Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Found in the Collection of the Societe historique et litteraire polonaise, Paris

The Battle of Friedland on 14 June 1807. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Friedland on 14 June 1807. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Napoleon on his deathbed, May 5, 1821, 1821. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Napoleon on his deathbed, May 5, 1821, 1821. Found in the Collection of the Musee de la Legion d honneur, Paris

Portrait of the poet AndreChenier (1762-1794), 1825
Portrait of the poet Andre Chenier (1762-1794), 1825. Private Collection

The First Siege of Zaragoza, 1819. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The First Siege of Zaragoza, 1819. Private Collection

Mazeppa and the Wolves, 1826. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Mazeppa and the Wolves, 1826. Found in the Collection of Musee Calvet, Avignon

Portrait of the painter Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855), 1828. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of General Antoine Drouot (1774-1847), 1822. Private Collection

The Maidens Lament (Plaintes de la jeune fille), 1830s. Private Collection

Portrait of Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme (1775-1844), 1824
Portrait of Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angoule me (1775-1844), 1824. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

Laurent de Gouvion-Saint-Cyr (1764-1830), 1821. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

The Battle of Castiglione, 5 August 1796. Private Collection

Portrait of Auguste-Frederic Bonamour, marquis de Talhouet (1788-1842). Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Portrait of Auguste-Frederic Bonamour, marquis de Talhouet (1788-1842). Private Collection

Invalid Handing a Petition to Napoleon at the Parade in the Court of the Tuileries Palace. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Valmy, September 20th, 1792. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Valmy, September 20th, 1792. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. From a private collection

The Battle of Bouvines on 27 July 1214. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Bouvines on 27 July 1214. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Jena on 14 October 1806. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Jena on 14 October 1806. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis Philippe and his sons to horse at this leave Versailles of lock, June 10, 1837. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Brother Philippe copying the portrait of the Marquis de Fontanes in the Versailles Museum. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis Philippe procedes from the Palais-Royal to the town hall of Paris, 31 July 1830, 1832. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Russian Hussar Raising his Sabre. Private Collection

Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Turk and Cossack, 1809. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Cavalcade, ca 1842. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Cavalcade, ca 1842. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, First quarter of 19th cen Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, First quarter of 19th cen.. From a private collection

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Horace (1789-1863) was a renowned French artist who captured the essence of historical moments and personalities through his captivating paintings. His works spanned various themes, from intense battle scenes to poignant portraits, showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility. In 1821, Horace depicted Napoleon on his deathbed in a painting that evoked both sympathy and admiration for the fallen emperor. The depth of emotion conveyed in this artwork is a testament to Horace's ability to capture human vulnerability. Another notable piece by Horace is the portrait of poet Andre Chenier, created in 1825. This painting showcases not only the physical features but also captures Chenier's poetic spirit, immortalizing him on canvas. One cannot overlook Horace's depiction of historic events such as "The First Siege of Zaragoza" in 1819 or "The Battle of Castiglione" in 1796. Through these artworks, he brings history alive with vivid details and dramatic compositions that transport viewers back to those significant moments. Horace also had an eye for capturing personal narratives within his portraits. In his portrayal of painter Jean-Baptiste Isabey or General Antoine Drouot, he skillfully conveys their individuality while maintaining a sense of timelessness. Furthermore, Horace explored emotional landscapes through pieces like "Mazeppa and the Wolves" or "The Maiden's Lament. " These artworks delve into human experiences filled with intensity and despair, leaving viewers captivated by their raw emotions. His portraiture extended beyond individuals; it encompassed members of royalty such as Louis Antoine de France or Laurent de Gouvion-Saint-Cyr. Each brushstroke reveals not only their regal stature but also hints at their complex personalities beneath the surface. Lastly, one cannot ignore Horace's attention to detail when depicting everyday life scenes like an invalid handing a petition to Napoleon at the Parade in the Court of the Tuileries Palace.