Emperor Napoleon I in Coronation Robes, 2 December 1804 — Workshop of François Gérard

Workshop of François Gérard. Painted c. 1805 - c. 1815.

After having seized power through a coup d’état in 1799, General Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor in 1804. In the meanwhile, he conquered large parts of Europe. The year 1812 was a turning point. His invasion of Russia failed and his forces lost the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig. In 1814 Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba. He escaped, but was definitively defeated 100 days later at the Battle of Waterloo.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 19th Century, 1815: Waterloo and King Willem I.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 146 × 226.5 cm · On loan from the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen

Print: 76.7 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109299. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.