Title

Baron Gérard, Napoléon Ier, empereur des Français en grand costume du sacre

Caption

François Pascal Simon Gérard (1770-1837), titled as Baron Gérard
French school
Napoléon Ier, empereur des Français en grand costume du sacre
Napoleon I in coronation costume, as Emperor of the French
1805
Oil on canvas (223 x 143 cm)
Versailles, châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon

Info+

Napoleon is represented in foot according to the tradition of the official royal portrait. However, he wore a new vestment (1804) and new insignia of power (regalia). The purple colour of the mantle, the laurel crown and the eagle attach it to the Roman Empire, while the sceptre, the hand of justice and the globe are contemporary creations commissioned from the goldsmith Biennais (1764-1843). The Legion d'Honneur replaces the order of the Holy Spirit.

Date

1805

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07099_390003665

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

22,7Mb (1,1Mb) / 7,5in x 11,8in / 2244 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

France 19th century Empire Napoleon 1st Bonaparte Emperor sceptre globe hermine laurel wreath purple mantle imposing golden embroidery blue-white-red hangings