Keizer Napoleon I en zijn staf te paard

"Keizer Napoleon I en zijn staf te paard" is a painting created between 1810 and 1850 by Horace Vernet. 



The artwork depicts Napoleon I on horseback, at the head of a group of his staff, also mounted. Napoleon is centrally positioned, wearing his characteristic bicorne hat and military uniform. His horse is light-colored, possibly white or grey. The other figures are similarly attired in military dress, their horses varying in color. The background suggests a flat, open landscape, possibly a battlefield or plain, with a hazy sky. The overall tone is muted, with earth tones dominating the scene. The painting measures 39.5 cm x 30.5 cm and is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.