Artwork
Henri Ier, roi de France (1005-1060)
Henri Ier, roi de France (1005-1060) is an oil painting by Merry-Joseph Blondel. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
Henri Ier, roi de France is an 1837 oil painting by Merry-Joseph Blondel, a Neoclassical artist and professor at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Henry I of France, dressed in regal attire, including a blue robe with gold accents and a crown, holding a scepter, signifying his royal status and authority.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Blondel's Neoclassical style, characterized by attention to historical detail and a formal, dignified representation of its subject, consistent with his training under Baron Jean-Baptiste Regnault.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Palace of Versailles collection, reflecting Blondel's contributions to French historical portraiture during his tenure as a professor from 1824 to 1853.
Artist & collection
Artist
Merry-Joseph Blondel (French pronunciation: ; 25 July 1781 – 12 June 1853) was a French history painter of the Neoclassical school.
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