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Ferdinand Quaglia — Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French

Ferdinand Quaglia

Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French

1805

Exquisite miniature technique and imperial iconography create an intimate yet grandiose portrait of Europe's most powerful ruler.

Medium
watercolor on ivory in a gilt metal and enamel frame

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Ferdinand Quaglia, Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1805

Exquisite miniature technique and imperial iconography create an intimate yet grandiose portrait of Europe's most powerful ruler.

Medium
watercolor on ivory in a gilt metal and enamel frame
Year
1805
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Watercolor, Gold Tones, 19th Century, Ivory, Historical Figure, Italian, Portrait, Neoclassical, Figurative, Formal

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Cleveland Museum of Art