top of page

Master Pieces: Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne, by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Thu, Oct 17

|

Online Paris

Not a public commission, but Ingres’ own invention, this painting is a reference to the cult of Napoleon and the use of every single piece of iconography available to show of his legitimacy as a ruler. Please join this talk on Napoleon, neo-classical art, propaganda, borrowing motifs & more!

Registration is closed
See other events
Master Pieces: Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne,byJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Master Pieces: Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne,byJean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Time & Location

Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT+2

Online Paris

About the Event

With a new generation of artists coming of age after the French Revolution, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was keen to impress Napoleon and the painting we are discussing today throws everything at it. Although 'Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne' was not a public commission, but Ingres' own invention, this painting very much reflects the cult of Napoleon and the iconography available to show off the legitimacy of a ruler. Powerful and pompous, this image remains one of the most powerful of emperor Napoleon to date.

delivered by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff

Please note this event is delivered in partnership with the Paris Friday Tour Group. Tickets to this event can be bought by contacting Nancy Burke.

Share This Event

bottom of page