Emperor Napoleon I by Jacques-Louis David. A full-length formal portrait of Napoleon I standing in ornate red and white coronation robes, holding a scepter and globus cruciger.

Emperor Napoleon I

Jacques-Louis David

1807 · Oil Paint, Panel

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Commissioned around 1807, this majestic portrait by Jacques-Louis David depicts Emperor Napoleon I in full coronation splendor. The Emperor is shown standing before his throne, draped in ermine-lined crimson velvet and crowned with a golden laurel wreath, holding the symbols of his imperial power. The work exemplifies the Neoclassical style, characterized by its formal dignity, rich textural detail, and authoritative presence.

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