portrait of Napoleon

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This painting by Jacque Louis David depicts Napoleon in his famous crossing of the Alps. It took two years to finish, 1800 to 1801.0 g  d! X6 e, D. P

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[ Last edited by tai1980 on 2005-3-3 at 06:38 AM ]

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