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Napoleon III, by Alexandre Cabanel, unspecified, 1865

Napoleon III

Alexandre Cabanel

1865

unspecified

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Napoleon III is a 1865 unspecified by Alexandre Cabanel, a Realism work, depicting Napoleon Iii, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Alexandre Cabanel
When & what style?
1865 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Walters Art Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a black suit with a white shirt and a red sash. He is standing with his left hand on his hip, facing forward. The background is a room with a table and a crown on it. The man's attire and the crown suggest that he is a person of importance. The painting's style and the subject's pose convey a sense of grandeur. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Alexandre Cabanel.

About the artist

Portrait of Alexandre Cabanel
Artist

Alexandre Cabanel

Alexandre Cabanel (French: ; 28 September 1823 – 23 January 1889) was a French painter.

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