Portret van Napoleon Eugène Lodewijk Bonaparte 1849

This lithograph, created in 1849 by Émilien Desmaisons, portrays Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the future Emperor Napoleon III, in a formal portrait. The image depicts Bonaparte in military attire, emphasizing his position of power and authority. This work, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popularity of lithography in the 19th century for disseminating images of prominent figures like Bonaparte. The realistic depiction of the subject, with its focus on detail and subtle shading, captures the essence of the sitter, reflecting the style of portraiture prevalent during the period.