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Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalia, French Prince

Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalia, French Prince, by Christian-Friedrich Muller, 1809
Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalia, French Prince, by Christian-Friedrich Muller, 1809

Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalia, French Prince is a print by Christian-Friedrich Muller. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print, created around 1809 by Christian-Friedrich Muller, is a portrait of Jerome Napoleon. It is a black-and-white image held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Jerome Napoleon, formerly King of Westphalia and a French Prince, in ornate attire with numerous medals and ribbons, signifying his high status.

Technique & Style

The image features chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark. The subject is framed by decorative swirls and lines, creating a layered effect.

History & Provenance

The print bears the subject's title and the artist's name, Christian-Friedrich Muller, indicating its origin and authenticity. It is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.