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William Essex — Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French

William Essex

Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French

1841

Executed in the demanding medium of enamel on copper, this miniature portrait demonstrates the 19th-century fascination with Napoleon's legacy through exquisite technical precision.

Medium
enamel on copper, gilt metal and plush mount in a turned wood frame

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William Essex, Portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1841

Executed in the demanding medium of enamel on copper, this miniature portrait demonstrates the 19th-century fascination with Napoleon's legacy through exquisite technical precision.

Medium
enamel on copper, gilt metal and plush mount in a turned wood frame
Year
1841
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Gold, Napoleon, 19th Century, Decorative Arts, Historical, Enamel On Copper, Portrait, Realism, British, Miniature

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Cleveland Museum of Art