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BARON GÉRARD, François GÉRARD (Rome, 1770 -Paris, 1837) Cavalry school at dawn in the royal stables at Versailles Circa 1812 Pen and brown ink wash 100 x 185 mm Wood and gilded stucco frame, early 19th century Note: The royal stables at Versailles were used for training the imperial cavalry. In this drawing, light horse-lancers of the Imperial Guard are captured at sunrise.
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BARON GÉRARD, François GÉRARD (Rome, 1770 -Paris, 1837) Cavalry school at dawn in the royal stables at Versailles Circa 1812 Pen and brown ink wash 100 x 185 mm Wood and gilded stucco frame, early 19th century Note: The royal stables at Versailles were used for training the imperial cavalry. In this drawing, light horse-lancers of the Imperial Guard are captured at sunrise.