The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries by Jacques-Louis David. A full-length portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte standing in his study, dressed in a blue military uniform with white lapels and breeches.

The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

Jacques-Louis David

1812 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A commanding full-length portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte in his private study, captured with Neoclassical precision.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1812 by Jacques-Louis David, this iconic portrait depicts Napoleon in his study at the Tuileries Palace. Dressed in the uniform of a colonel of the Grenadiers à Pied de la Garde, the Emperor is shown as a tireless civil leader, surrounded by the Code Napoléon and a clock indicating the late hour, emphasizing his dedication to the state.

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