Portrait of Emperor Napoleon III 1855
franzxaverwinterhalter
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portrait
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gouache
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possibly oil pastel
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famous-people
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male-portraits
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underpainting
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facial painting
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france
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painting painterly
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
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celebrity portrait
Franz Xaver Winterhalter's 1855 "Portrait of Emperor Napoleon III" is a striking example of the artist's signature Romantic style, depicting the emperor in a formal pose, dressed in regal attire with a fur-trimmed cloak. The painting captures the emperor's imposing presence against a backdrop of red velvet and a glimpse of an outdoor landscape. This work, measuring 240 x 155 centimeters, exemplifies Winterhalter's skill in capturing the grandeur of the French court. The portrait's grandeur and the emphasis on the emperor's regalia solidified Winterhalter's status as a court painter.
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