oil paint
The Coronation of Napoleon
Jacques-Louis David, Georges Rouget
A masterpiece of Neoclassical drama depicting the opulent 1804 coronation at Notre-Dame.
The Coronation of Napoleon
Jacques-Louis David
1807 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent Neoclassical masterpiece capturing the imperial grandeur and pageantry of Napoleon’s coronation.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Commissioned by Napoleon himself, Jacques-Louis David’s monumental work commemorates the 1804 ceremony at Notre-Dame. The painting features an astonishing array of portraits, including Pope Pius VII, and captures the opulence of the First French Empire through its meticulous rendering of velvet, ermine, and gold.
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