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1807 In Art
Events in the year 1807 in art. Events *Napoleon Bonaparte purchases the Borghese art collection, including a 2nd century bust, the Antinous Mondragone, and brings it to Paris, where in 1808 it is placed at the Louvre. *William Thomas Beckford moves into Fonthill Abbey, built to house the art collection, even though construction has not finished. Works *William Blake – illustrations of ''Paradise Lost'' *Jacques-Louis David – ''The Coronation of Napoleon'' *Arthur William Devis – ''The Death of Nelson, 21 October 1805'' *Caspar David Friedrich **'' Cairn in Snow'' **''Cross in the Mountains (Tetschen Altar)'' *Daniel Turner – Nelson's Funeral Procession on the Thames, 9 January 1806' *J. M. W. Turner – '' Sun Rising Through Vapour, Fishermen Cleaning and Selling Fish'' *Horace Vernet - ''Napoleon at the Battle of Friedland'' *Hendrik Voogd Hendrik Voogd (;''Voogd'' in isolation: . 10 July 1768 – 4 September 1839) was a Dutch painter and printmaker, who was activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led Military career of Napoleon Bonaparte, successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars, Revolutionary Wars. He was the ''de facto'' leader of the First French Republic, French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, then Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again in Hundred Days, 1815. Napoleon's political and cultural legacy endures to this day, as a highly celebrated and controversial leader. He initiated many liberal reforms that have persisted in society, and is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. His wars and campaigns are studied by militaries all over the world. Between three and six million civilians and soldiers Napoleonic Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
