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Apotheosis of Napoleon as the liberator of Poland – a banner used at the gala performance in the National Theatre in Warsaw in the presence of Napoleon

Unknown

1807

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Neoclassicism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Apotheosis of Napoleon as the liberator of Poland – a banner used at the gala performance in the National Theatre in Warsaw in the presence of Napoleon is a 1807 oil by Unknown, a Neoclassicism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1807 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting is an allegory, depicting a scene with a woman in a white dress and a red cape, holding a star-topped pole. A banner with red text hangs from the pole, and a man's head is visible in a circle above. The woman stands on a cloud, with a man in chains reaching up towards her. The woman's dress and cape are rendered in smooth brushstrokes, while the man's chains are depicted in thick, textured paint. The background is a mix of dark and light colors, creating a sense of depth and contrast.