Joséphine in coronation costume (1807-1808)
François Gérard1807-1808 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1837)
Specifications
- Year
- 1807-1808
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1770–1837
About the artwork
This page presents "Joséphine in coronation costume" (1807-1808), created by François Gérard. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is portrait. Figurative, a short history: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity. About the period around 1807-1808: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied.
"Joséphine in coronation costume" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1770–1837
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