Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French
1805
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1805
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, in a formal pose. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The artist paid close attention to details like his medals and uniform. The painting gives us a glimpse of Napoleon's power and status. It was made in 1805, a time when Napoleon was rising to power. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of sfumato.
