Jacques-Louis David

The Coronation of Napoleon

US$ 666.00

A monumental scene of imperial ambition, this masterpiece captures Napoleon Bonaparte crowning his wife, Empress Josephine, at Notre-Dame Cathedral on 2 December 1804 — a moment marking the establishment of his reign and France’s transformation into an empire. Rather than being crowned by Pope Pius VII, Napoleon chose to crown himself and then his empress, an act that demonstrated his independence from the Catholic Church. Painted with meticulous detail across a sweeping canvas of over 140 dignitaries, gilded architecture, and lavish costumes, the work radiates neoclassical grandeur — rich golds, deep reds, and dramatic light drawing the eye to the emperor at its center. One of the most celebrated history paintings ever created, this reproduction brings the drama and majesty of David’s original — housed today in the Louvre — into your space.

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Jacques-Louis David (1748–1825) was the leading painter of the Neoclassical movement and one of the most influential artists in French history. Rising to prominence during the French Revolution, he became the official painter to Napoleon Bonaparte, tasked with visually shaping the image of the Emperor’s power and legitimacy. David’s style was defined by clean lines, dramatic lighting, and precise, almost sculptural realism — drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art. Beyond The Coronation of Napoleon, he’s renowned for iconic works like The Death of Marat and Oath of the Horatii, and his influence shaped generations of European painters who followed.

Material Archival canvas
Frame Supplied rolled, unframed
Print Fine-art print, printed to order
Size 54 × 34 inches
Delivery 2–3 weeks
Certificate of Authenticity Included, emailed on delivery
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