How did Louis-Philippe change the Palace of Versailles in 1837?

In 1837, King Louis-Philippe significantly transformed the Palace of Versailles by creating the Museum of French History, which was inaugurated on June 10, 1837, and dedicated "to all the glories of France." This event marked the first major celebration held at the palace since the French Revolution.1

As part of this initiative, the south wing of the palace underwent extensive remodeling to house the Battles Gallery, which was unveiled in June 1837. Designed by architects Frédéric Nepveu and Pierre-Léonard Fontaine, this gallery occupies nearly the entire first floor of the south wing and features dozens of paintings depicting French military history from the reign of Clovis I to Napoleon, alongside more than 80 busts of celebrated military leaders.2