Ernest Meissonier

122 works by Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was a French academic painter and sculptor. He became famous for his depictions of Napoleon and his military sieges and manoeuvres in paintings acclaimed both for the artist's mastery of fine detail and his assiduous craftsmanship. The English art critic John Ruskin examined his work at length under a magnifying glass, "marvelling at Meissonier's manual dexterity and eye for fascinating minutiae." Meissonier enjoyed great success in his lifetime, becoming, with Gérôme and Cabanel, one of "the three most successful artists of the Second Empire."

At a glance

Most of Ernest Meissonier's work on the site falls under Figurative (62), Drawings (25), Plants & Animals (18).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (86), Realism (22), Academic (4).

Culture: French (116).

By orientation: 39 landscape, 81 portrait, 2 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1840 to 1893.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Ernest Meissonier artworks does Archive Lane have?

122 public-domain artworks by Ernest Meissonier are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Ernest Meissonier?

Ernest Meissonier is catalogued as French (born 1815, died 1891).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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