The Battle of Hanau
Witness Vernet’s epic ‘Battle of Hanau’ (1824) – a monumental Romantic painting depicting Napoleonic warfare. Explore its dramatic action, layered textures & historical significance at the National Gallery.
emile jean horace vernet
Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (1789-1863): French painter of dynamic battle scenes, portraits & Orientalist works. Known for realism & vivid depictions of 19th-century life.