The Passage of Mount Saint Bernard 1822

"The Passage of Mount Saint Bernard" (1822) is a lithograph by Théodore Géricault, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte's crossing of the Alps. The print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the drama and scale of this momentous event in history. Géricault's dramatic depiction of the French army, its leader, and the imposing mountain landscape showcases the artist's interest in historical subjects and the power of human action.