"Meissonier" by Henri Barbusse Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was a French Classicist painter and sculptor famous for his depictions of Napoleon, his armies, and military themes. He documented sieges and maneuvers and was the teacher of Édouard Detaille. In this book, Barbusse takes the life of this historic man and crafts a fascinating reference of his work from his first moments of success to his paintings.