Galerie des Batailles, Historical gallery in France
The Galerie des Batailles is a grand corridor displaying paintings and sculptures of French military triumphs.
It was created by King Louis-Philippe I in 1837 to glorify French military history from the Middle Ages to the Revolution.
This gallery echoes the tradition of commemorating military victories through art.
Galerie des Batailles is located in the Palace of Versailles, open to the public as part of the museum tour.
The gallery includes a collection of 33 monumental paintings, each capturing a significant battle in French history.
Location: Versailles
Architects: Frédéric Nepveu, Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine
Length: 120 m
Width: 13 m
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