1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Bust Portrait of Napoleon is a 1852 by Paul Delaroche, a Romanticism work, depicting Napoleon, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows Napoleon's face and upper body. It's a close-up view of him. The artist paid attention to details like his facial expression and clothes, which might tell us about his personality or the time period. The painting is interesting because it was made after Napoleon's death, so it's not a portrait from life. This could mean the artist was working from other images or descriptions of Napoleon. You can learn more about portraits like this by looking at the work of artist: Paul Delaroche (French, 1797–1856)
Hippolyte-Paul Delaroche (French pronunciation: ; 17 July 1797 – 4 November 1856) was a French painter known for his depiction of scenes from English and French history.
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