Soldaten aan de vooravond van de Slag bij Montenotte en portret van Amédée Emmanuel François Laharpe 1829

This 1829 lithograph by Alphonse Bichebois depicts French soldiers on the eve of the Battle of Montenotte, a key engagement in the Italian campaign of 1796. The print, part of a larger series documenting French military achievements, captures the dramatic mountainous landscape of the Italian Alps. A group of soldiers on horseback is positioned at a vantage point, offering a clear view of the rugged terrain. This artwork is an example of 19th-century historical printmaking, combining visual detail with textual information to document and commemorate past events.