Sale 208 Lot 471A

POLISH SCHOOL (Late 19th century). Death of Prince Józef Poniatowski during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

Death of Prince Józef Poniatowski during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

Death of Prince Józef Poniatowski during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski during the battle of Leipzig in 1813. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Framed. The painting depicts the death of Prince Józef Poniatowski during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. Poniatowski, a Polish general serving in Napoleon's army, is shown on horseback, leading a charge across the Elster River. He is surrounded by other soldiers, some of whom are falling in battle. In the foreground, a fallen soldier lies face down, presumably dead. The background shows a chaotic scene of battle, with smoke and fire visible in the distance. The painting captures the drama and tragedy of war, and the death of a heroic figure.
- 24 x 32 inches; frame: 28.5 x 36.5 inches
Estimate $350-450