@historyex_plained: Napoleon Bonaparte during the Italian Campaign (1907) By Édouard Detaille (French military painter) Romanticized portrait of a young Napoleon as commander-in-chief of the Army of Italy (1796–1797). He stands confidently on a log in full uniform — blue coat with gold embroidery, bicorne hat, and sword — with French troops and horses visible in the background. The painting captures his early rise during the successful Italian Campaign against Austria, highlighting his ambition and emerging leadership.