The Public Viewing David’s "Coronation" at the Louvre 1810 Louis Léopold Boilly French David’s gigantic painting of Napoleon crowning his wife as Empress Josephine was shown on three occasions at the Musée du Louvre between 1808 and 1810. These public spectacles were highly political, celebratory endorsements of Napoleon’s audacious claim to power in 1804. As represented by Boilly, visitors to the Louvre could decipher all the key actors in David’s vast composition by consulting printed guidebooks, such as the one held by the military man at left. Hats are being removed, either in deference to
The Public Viewing David’s "Coronation" at the Louvre 1810 Louis Léopold Boilly French David’s gigantic painting of Napoleon crowning his wife as Empress Josephine was shown on three occasions at the Musée du Louvre between 1808 and 1810. These public spectacles were highly political, celebratory endorsements of Napoleon’s audacious claim to power in 1804. As represented by Boilly, visitors to the Louvre could decipher all the key actors in David’s vast composition by consulting printed guidebooks, such as the one held by the military man at left. Hats are being removed, either in deference to the imperial couple or for better visibility; children make up a significant proportion of the crowd, perhaps in reference to the future of France. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #5222. The Public Viewing David's "Coronation" at the Louvre Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as The Public Viewing David’s "Coronation" at the Louvre. Louis Léopold Boilly (French, La Bassée 1761–1845 Paris). 1810. Oil on canvas. Paintings
Size: 1955px × 1456px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords:
