Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte

Thomas Lawrence

Created:
Movement:
1816
Romanticism
key Notes:
Regal Portraiture, Romantic Idealization
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Dimensions:
29 1/8 x 24 1/4 in. (74 x 61.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte by Thomas Lawrence

The painting "Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte" was created by Sir Thomas Lawrence in 1816 using oil on canvas. This work captures the likeness of the young Napoleon II, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte, during a period of significant political upheaval in Europe. Lawrence, a prominent English portrait painter, was renowned for his ability to convey the character and status of his sitters with remarkable clarity and elegance. The painting is notable for its detailed rendering and the subtle use of light, which highlights the subject's youthful features and regal attire. Lawrence's work played a crucial role in shaping the visual representation of European aristocracy during the early 19th century. As the fourth president of the Royal Academy, Lawrence's influence extended beyond his paintings, contributing significantly to the development of portraiture in Britain.

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Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte by Thomas Lawrence

The painting "Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte" by Thomas Lawrence, created in 1816, is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery in capturing the regal poise and delicate features of its young subject, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte. This work is characteristic of Lawrence's refined style, which combines neoclassical elements with a romantic sensibility, and is housed in the Belvedere Museum in Vienna.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Napoléon-François-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte