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Burgemeester De Croeser ontvangt Napoleon Bonaparte op het Brugse stadhuis in 1803, by Joseph-Denis Odevaere, oil, 1807

Burgemeester De Croeser ontvangt Napoleon Bonaparte op het Brugse stadhuis in 1803

Joseph-Denis Odevaere

1807

oil

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Burgemeester De Croeser ontvangt Napoleon Bonaparte op het Brugse stadhuis in 1803 is a 1807 oil by Joseph-Denis Odevaere, a Neoclassicism work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Joseph-Denis Odevaere
When & what style?
1807 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a group of men in military attire, with one man standing out in a black coat and red sash. The scene is set against a dark red wall with gold trim, and the men are arranged in a formal pose. The men are dressed in various uniforms, with some wearing hats and others holding swords. The central figure stands out due to his distinctive clothing and confident stance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of formality and dignity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Joseph-Denis Odevaere.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph-Denis Odevaere
Artist

Joseph-Denis Odevaere

Joseph Denis Odevaere, or Joseph-Désiré Odevaere (2 December 1775, in Bruges – 26 February 1830, in Brussels), was a Neo-Classical painter from the Southern Netherlands (now Belgium). He served as court painter to King William I.

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