Portrait of Hortense de Beauharnais, Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson, c. 1805 - c. 1809

Portrait of Hortense de Beauharnais, Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson, c. 1805 - c. 1809

oil on canvas, h 60.9cm × w 49.8cm More details

Hortense de Beauharnais became the first queen of Holland in 1806 when her husband Louis Napoleon ascended the throne. In this portrait, she wears a tiara adorned with pearls, a royal jewel. However, her husband’s reign lasted for only four years, after which De Beauharnais settled on her own in Switzerland. She was a gifted musician and composer, and the cultural gatherings she organized in her home were renowned.

On display in room 1.13

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