Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)

Creator details

Name
Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)
Biography
Carle Vernet was a French painter and lithographer born in Bordeaux in 1758. He was the son of a painter and engraver, and began his artistic training at a young age. Vernet was known for his depictions of horses and hunting scenes, which were popular subjects in 18th-century France. He also painted portraits and landscapes. Vernet's career took off when he was commissioned to paint a series of hunting scenes for Louis XVI. He went on to become a member of the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts and was appointed court painter to Napoleon Bonaparte. Vernet's work was highly sought after by collectors and he received numerous commissions from wealthy patrons. In addition to his paintings, Vernet was also a skilled lithographer and produced a number of prints and illustrations. He died in Paris in 1836, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most prominent artists of his time.

Assets (25 in total)

General Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) At The Battle Of Rivoli, 19th century (oil on canvas)
Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), 19th century (oil on canvas)
Napoleonic War: Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) during the Battle of Austerlitz on 2/12/1805 (oil on canvas)
Napoleon Gave The Order Before The Battle Of Austerlitz On December 2, 1805, 1808 (oil on canvas)
Campaign (Expedition) of Egypt (1798-1801):
Immanuel Kant (miniature)
Napoleon A Austerlitz (1805) - Napoleon At Austerlitz (watercolour on paper)
Hunting in the forest of Fontainebleau, 1824 (oil on canvas)
Campaign of Italy:
L'empereur Napoleon Ier donne l'ordre avant la bataille d'Austerlitz le 2 decembre 1805, detail, 1808 (oil on canvas)
Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the Battle of Wagram on 5/07/1809, detail, 1758-1836 (oil on canvas)
Geographers of the Polytechnic School. Period of the campaign of Egypt (1798-1801), 19th century (engraving)

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