Napoleon at the St. Bernard Pass (Passage de Mont St. Bernard)
Artist
Théodore Géricault
Physical Description
This black and white print shows a winter mountain scene with steep snow covered peaks and a compound of buildings in the pass between them. There is a large crowd of soldiers, some on foot and some on horseback, who are gathered around their commander. He stands on a snowy rise and points to a friar who holds a basket of bread. Other friars walk among the foot soldiers to distribute bread. There is French writing below the scene that identifies the title, artist and publisher of the print.
Sketch of a standing male figure outlined in dark blue spray paint to the left of a color rendering of the same male figure outlined in light blue standing next to a chair. The name “DAVID” stenciled at bottom left of center. Composed of various materials, including patent leather, felt, plastic, wool and spray paint on canvas.
Artist Life Dates
1923 - 2002
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
1997/1.135
Medium and Support
patent leather, felt, plastic, wool and spray paint on canvas
