"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, based on the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David. It portrays his most celebrated image of Napoleon crossing the Alps. Heroic, imperious, and alone in command, this work has the power of a classical sculpture. The general leads his army through the highest mountains of Europe to conquer the Italian peninsula and secure a prominent place in history. Like Hannibal on his elephant, like Alexander the Great on Bucephalus, he rides 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 unhesitatingly shows his men the way forward. Period: 19th century Measurements: H 70 x W 49 x D 26 cm