French Campaign, 1814 (Meissonier)
…Meissonier’s skill and skepticism about his artistic choices underscored the ambivalence that some felt toward his work. After it was exhibited at the Salon of 1864, the painting was purchased in 1866 by the banker Gustave Delahante for 85,000 francs. Sold by Delahante to an anonymous dealer in 1890 (known by his…