Napoleon in Coronation Robes
1804
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
1804
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Napoleon in Coronation Robes is a 1804 oil by Unknown, depicting Napoleon, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
This painting depicts a man dressed in elaborate robes, holding a scepter in his right hand. He wears a white and gold robe with a red sash, a gold crown, and white gloves. The background is dark, with a blue chair and a red curtain visible behind him. The man's attire and the scepter he holds suggest that he is a figure of great importance. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques adds depth and texture to the image.
