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Coronation of Napoleon

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Napoleon I in his coronation robes

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Napoleon I in Coronation Robes By: Francois Gerard (1770 - 1837) Original Size: 143 x 223 cms / 56.3 x 87.8 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Location: Chateau de Versailles, France Napoleon's 'Grand habillement' comprised: "white silk pantaloons and stockings; white slippers with gold embroidery; a white silk tunic, bordered and embroidered with gold crepine at the base; a cloak attached at the shoulders, made of purple velvet spotted with golden bees, embroidered around the edges and lined with ermine; white gold-embroidered gloves, a lace cravate; open crown of gold, formed into bay leaves formée; gold sceptre and hand of justice; sword with gold handle, encrusted with diamonds, attached to a white sash worn around the waist and decorated with gold crepine."

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