Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805 (Gérard)

Battle Of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805 is an oil-on-canvas painting by the French painter François Gérard from 1810. The painting depicts the moment at the conclusion of the Battle of Austerlitz in which the French General Jean Rapp presents to Napoleon Bonaparte the captured Prince Repnin, commander of the Russian Imperial Guard, signifying the victory of Napoleon’s army over the combined forces of Russia and Austria. One of three paintings commissioned by Napoleon following the victory, Gérard’s work stands out as the sole history painting, highlighting the bravery of the French guard (Grandee Armée) and modesty of its leader. It is currently displayed in the Gallery of the Battles, at the Palace of Versailles.