1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The Emperor receiving the deputies of the Conservative Senate in Berlin at the royal palace, 19 November 1806 is a 1850 oil by René Théodore Berthon, depicting Napoleon, held at Palace of Versailles.
The painting depicts a gathering of men in a large room with a high ceiling, featuring a statue in the background. The men are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing military uniforms and others in civilian clothing. The room is decorated with flags and banners, adding to the sense of grandeur. In the foreground, a man stands out, dressed in a black military uniform with red accents. He appears to be the central figure, surrounded by other men who seem to be paying attention to him. The atmosphere is formal, with a sense of importance and gravity. This painting is a great example of the work of artist René Théodore Berthon.
Napoleon Receiving the Senate Deputies in Berlin (French: Napoléon Ier reçoit au Palais Royal de Berlin, les députés du Sénat français, le 19 novembre 1806) is an 1808 history painting by the French artist René Théodore Berthon. It depicts a scene from November 1806 when Napoleon received a deputation from the French Senate at the Royal Palace in Berlin. It followed the Grande Armée's seizure of the Prussian capital in October 1806. Amongst those depicted in the painting are Joachim Murat, Jean-de-Dieu Soult, Louis-Nicolas Davout, Louis-Alexandre Berthier, Michel Ney, the Duke of Bassano and…
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René Théodore Berthon (1776–1859) was an artist, born in Tours.
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