Vernet, Horace
HORACE VERNET Portrait of Napoleon, 1972
$250.00
Sku: EF5348
Artist: Horace Vernet
Title: Portrait of Napoleon
Year: 1972
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 39.5 x 25.5 inches ( 100.33 x 64.77 cm )
Image Size: 39.5 x 25.5 inches ( 100.33 x 64.77 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Creasing in the corners and throughout image
Additional Details: This poster reproduces Émile Jean-Horace Vernet’s iconic 1815 portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, capturing the Emperor’s commanding presence and imperial authority. A leading figure in the Orientalism movement, Vernet is known for his dramatic depictions of battles, military leaders, and exotic subjects. Here, Napoleon stands firm and resolute, symbolizing leadership and power. Vernet’s bold contrasts, rich colors, and precise details highlight the Emperor’s grandeur, aligning with his broader fascination for spectacle and military history. The poster serves as a historical artifact and artistic statement, appealing to collectors of Napoleonic art and enthusiasts of French Romantic and Orientalist art. Vernet’s works remain celebrated in major institutions like The Louvre and Versailles Palace.
Artist: Horace Vernet
Title: Portrait of Napoleon
Year: 1972
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 39.5 x 25.5 inches ( 100.33 x 64.77 cm )
Image Size: 39.5 x 25.5 inches ( 100.33 x 64.77 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Creasing in the corners and throughout image
Additional Details: This poster reproduces Émile Jean-Horace Vernet’s iconic 1815 portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, capturing the Emperor’s commanding presence and imperial authority. A leading figure in the Orientalism movement, Vernet is known for his dramatic depictions of battles, military leaders, and exotic subjects. Here, Napoleon stands firm and resolute, symbolizing leadership and power. Vernet’s bold contrasts, rich colors, and precise details highlight the Emperor’s grandeur, aligning with his broader fascination for spectacle and military history. The poster serves as a historical artifact and artistic statement, appealing to collectors of Napoleonic art and enthusiasts of French Romantic and Orientalist art. Vernet’s works remain celebrated in major institutions like The Louvre and Versailles Palace.
