Who painted Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes?

Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes was painted by Robert Lefèvre in 1812.

Where can I see Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes?

Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes?

Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes is associated with Neoclassicism.

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Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes

Robert Lefèvre , 1812

Portrait of Napoleon I in His Coronation Robes is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Robert Lefèvre. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

This 1812 portrait by Robert Lefèvre captures Napoleon I in elaborate coronation attire, executed in oil paint within the portrait genre.

Subject & Meaning

Napoleon is depicted in a hybrid of armor and ceremonial dress, adorned with medals and a crown. Symbolic elements include the *Code Napoléon* book and a golden throne with a lion’s head, underscoring his imperial authority and legislative legacy.

Technique & Style

Lefèvre employed a neoclassical style, influenced by Jacques-Louis David and classical antiquity. The work features chiaroscuro, with pronounced contrasts between light and dark, and thick, textured brushwork to convey the opulence of fabrics and jewels.

History & Provenance

Created in 1812, the painting is now part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Artist

Robert Lefèvre

Robert Jacques François Faust Lefèvre (French pronunciation: , 24 September 1755, in Bayeux – 3 October 1830, in Paris) was a French painter of portraits, history paintings and religious paintings.