Portret van Eugène de Beauharnais 1813

Giuseppe Longhi's "Portret van Eugène de Beauharnais" (1813) is a black and white print depicting Eugène de Beauharnais, the stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the print, Beauharnais stands in an elegant pose, wearing an elaborate uniform, leaning on a table with a lion sculpture in the background. Longhi, a renowned Italian artist known for his portraits and historical scenes, captures the subject's refined stature and regal presence. The detailed rendering of the clothing, the grand setting, and the subtle play of light and shadow contribute to the portrait's realistic and dignified tone.