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Napoleon on the Bridge at Arcole

painting by Gros

Also known as: “Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole”

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In Antoine-Jean Gros
…in his first major work, Napoleon on the Bridge at Arcole (1796). Napoleon bestowed on him the rank of inspecteur aux revues. He accompanied Napoleon on his campaigns and also helped select works of art from Italy for the Louvre.
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