Passage du Mont St. Bernard (Napoleon's Army Crossing the St. Bernard Pass)

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing a military group traveling through a mountainous pass. The image features soldiers on foot and on horseback moving through a snowy mountain landscape. The background shows snow-covered peaks framing the scene. In the foreground and midground, there are soldiers in uniforms carrying rifles and wearing various hats. The scene captures a sense of movement as the soldiers traverse the terrain. One individual appears to be giving directions, standing out with more elaborate attire, possibly indicating a leadership role. Structures at the base of the mountains provide scale and context to the scene. The drawing suggests a historical military event.