Bust of Napoleon
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Bust of Napoleon
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Published 2017-06-27T11:08:43+00:00
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This bust of late French Emperor Napoleon was made ca 1850, when his nephew and heir Napoleon III had just accessed power (1852). Therefore one may suppose that such a creation had a political purpose, by reminding the people of the great heritage of the current Emperor, and justifying his legitimacy in this position.
Napoleon is presented with many attributes of power: the crown of laurels of course, a reference to the past glory of Roman Emperors, and his rich clothing, a reference to the present glory of his newly acquired nobility.
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| Date published | 27/06/2017 |
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| Title | Bust of Napoleon |
| Date | ca 1850 |
| Period | Empire |
| Medium | marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Lady Lever Art Gallery |
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