Finally, we have l'Empereur himself, astride his favorite mount, Marengo, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Marechal Berthier, and one of his twelve officers d' ordonnance.
Like Marecdhal Davout, I have had a Minifigs Napoleon in my collection for many decades, but a serious upgrade was called for, hence these Front Rank figures.
Some have minimized the importance of Berthier, but not Napoleon, who missed him sorely during the 100 Days campaign.
The deep sky blue uniform of the Imperial officer d'ordonnance is quietly striking.
Vive l'Empereur!
As always Peter your output has been fantastic during these unusual times. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carlo. I have had more tiome to paint than usual the past 2 months!
DeletePretty blue on that there fellah!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a custom mixed color with a dry brush over it.
DeleteWhat a superb trio, thumbs up and low hat!
ReplyDeleteMerci, Phil!
DeleteGreat work Peter. I have viewed Marengo a couple of times now, but he looks much healthier here. He lived to a ripe old age in the fields of Cambridgeshire.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the horse had nightmares (hah) about cannonballs whenever it would thunder?
DeleteA lovely looking high command group Peter...
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I am particularly fond of the French ADC and Officer d Ordonnance uniforms...
I intend to add a few to my own collection...
All the best. Aly
Thanks, Aly. I can certainly agree about those uniforms!
DeleteMajestic indeed
ReplyDeleteThe Emperor's understated dress deliberately made him stand out in a crowd of elegant uniforms!
DeleteRod Steiger will forever be the face I see when I think of Napoleon. I can see it now in the figure you painted. Nicely done sir. Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
I can see a bit of Rod's features here as well as the actual Napoleon!
DeleteI'm well; thanks for asking!
For me, Steiger IS Napoleon!
DeleteI enjoyed Waterloo and Steiger's portrayal, but there are plenty of images of Napoleon. and those are what I think of!
DeleteLovely looking command stand, including the man himself, all very nicely rendered!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks for the kind words, Iain!
DeleteLovely Imperial vignette, Peter. I recall reading somewhere that Napoleon would stress out Berthier so much sometimes that he'd chew his fingernails till they bled. Not sure if true or not, but how he ended his life makes it plausible.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. I think it was stress in general, not necessarily limited to napoleon himself.
DeleteGreat to see the Emperor looking so splendid!
ReplyDeleteHe does look in good health. No piles today, no siree!
DeleteA grand representation of the Great Man Peter. Is that la Bédoyère looking askance, or perhaps adoringly, at l'empereur?
ReplyDeleteThanks, James. His countenance *is* somewhat enigmatic!
ReplyDeleteThe Front Rank le Petit Tondu is a great upgrade from an old Minifig. Excellent command vignette, Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks; I thought he was due for an upgrade, as well as a 3 figure C-in-C stand!
DeleteOh, how wonderful they are! Fine! Viva Emperor!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dimitry!
ReplyDeleteLovely work on Monsieur Bonaparte...I have the figure by Front Rank too, they are one of my favourite ranges to paint
ReplyDeleteThanks, but the Emperor chides you for a bit of Lèse-majesté...
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