Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), King of Holland from 1806 to 1810, in the uniform of the life guards on foot, decorated with the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Union of Holland and the Officers Cross of the Legion of Honor — Charles Howard Hodges
Charles Howard Hodges. Painted 1809.
In 1795 French troops invaded the Netherlands. The country became an ally of France and enjoyed a large degree of independence, until 1806 when Napoleon seized power and made his brother Louis Napoleon King of Holland. Louis showed sympathy for his new kingdom and supported Dutch interests. This had not been Napoleon’s intention and in 1810 he forced his brother to abdicate.
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: 147 × 223 cm · Gift of Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte
Print: 78.4 × 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/200108599. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.