The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David, Georges Rouget. A monumental Neoclassical painting depicting the coronation of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine inside a grand, candlelit cathedral.

The Coronation of Napoleon

Jacques-Louis David, Georges Rouget

1808 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of Neoclassical drama depicting the opulent 1804 coronation at Notre-Dame.

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Where it works

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

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This monumental work by Jacques-Louis David captures the height of Napoleonic grandeur. Painted in 1808, it depicts the moment Napoleon I crowns Josephine as Empress in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, showcasing incredible detail in the velvet robes, gilded architecture, and the vast assembly of the French court.

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