Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I

workshop of François Gérard, c. 1805 - c. 1815

After having seized power through a coup d’état in 1799, General Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor in 1804. In the meanwhile, he conquered large parts of Europe. The year 1812 was a turning point. His invasion of Russia failed and his forces lost the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig. In 1814 Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba. He escaped, but was definitively defeated 100 days later at the Battle of Waterloo.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-1120
  • Dimensionsheight 226.5 cm x width 146 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I
    • Emperor Napoleon I in Coronation Robes, 2 December 1804

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-C-1120

  • Description

    Portret van keizer Napoleon I in kroningsgewaad, 2 december 1804. Staand, ten voeten uit, in hermelijnen mantel voor de troon. In de rechterhand een staf met een adelaar, links op een kussen de rijksappel en een scepter.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: workshop of François Gérard, Paris

  • Dating

    c. 1805 - c. 1815

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    height 226.5 cm x width 146 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • T. van der Meer, 'Lodewijk Napoleon : Een Hollandse koning', Rijksmuseum Kunstkrant 32 (2006) 3, p. 14-17 met afb.
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