Laureate Head of Alexander I of Russia ca. 1810–20 probably Italian Much like their ancient prototypes, the rival emperors are wreathed in laurel. The pinkest blush in Alexander’s onyx () hints at corporeality, while the drab ocher sardonyx of Napoleon (), by contrast, suggests a rather joyless military Laureate Head of Alexander I of Russia 198606

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