Joachim Murat (Joachim-Napoleon, Roi de Naples et de Sicile, Grand-Admiral de France)
1780
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1780
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man on a horse, wearing a fancy uniform. He's dressed in a lot of gold and red. You can see the details of his clothes and the horse's saddle. The man in the painting is Joachim Murat, a king of Naples and Sicily. He was an important figure in history, and this painting shows his power. To learn more about this style of art, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
