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The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812
by Jean-Charles Langlois, 1839
The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812 (1839) is a history painting by Jean-Charles Langlois, one of the masters of Academic Art. The original hangs in the Palace of Versailles.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Jean-Charles Langlois
- Year
- 1839
- Movement
- Academic Art
- Original
- Palace of Versailles
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812 by Jean-Charles Langlois (1839) depicts death, city, Napoleon, bridge, cavalry, infantry. The original hangs in the Palace of Versailles.
Your ArtLogia The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812 is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Academic Art. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Jean-Charles Langlois (1789–1870) was a French painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Jean-Charles Langlois hang in collections such as the Musée de l'Armée and the Palace of Versailles.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Jean-Charles Langlois (1789–1870)
Jean-Charles Langlois (1789–1870) was a French painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Jean-Charles Langlois hang in collections such as the Musée de l'Armée and the Palace of Versailles.
More by Jean-Charles LangloisQuestions
Is this The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812 reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812 is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Battle of Smolensk, 17th August 1812?
The original by Jean-Charles Langlois (1839) is in the Palace of Versailles. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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