Portrait of Napoleon I as a sovereign legislator – Anne-Louis Girodet

🖼️ Portrait of Napoleon I as a sovereign legislator – Anne-Louis Girodet
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Napoleon as a legislator: the image of rational and enlightened power

Created around 1804 by Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson, a student of David and a major figure of neoclassicism, the Portrait of Napoleon I as Sovereign Legislator depicts the Emperor not on a battlefield, but in his role as reformer, builder of institutions, and modern head of state. This rare and solemn work symbolizes the power of the law, the stability of the Empire, and the political greatness of Napoleon.

A symbol of authority and reform

A throne, a hand of justice, a code: the signs of imperial power

In this portrait, Napoleon is seated in his coronation costume, wearing a white robe embroidered with gold and wearing the imperial purple cloak sprinkled with bees, a symbol of dynastic continuity. He holds the Civil Code (Napoleon Code), and is surrounded by the attributes of legislative power: the scepter, the hand of justice, the book of laws.

His expression is calm, almost impassive. The firm gaze and upright posture convey an image of quiet authority, political reason, and monarchical stability. Girodet, with his academic mastery, creates here an idealized portrait, designed to establish the image of the enlightened sovereign.

A political and artistic work

This portrait was created at a time when Napoleon sought to legitimize his power not only through conquest but also through order, law, and the institutionalization of the imperial regime. It is part of a series of official representations, where the emperor's role is glorified through classical symbolism and the visual codes of French royalty.

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Expertise at the service of imperial prestige

At Alpha Reproduction, each painting is hand-painted in oil on canvas, with meticulous care given to decorative details, gilded ornaments, the richness of fabrics, and the precision of symbols. Our artists faithfully reproduce the rigorous neoclassical style of Girodet, with its elegance, clarity, and refinement.

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• Empire style framing option available

An ideal work for enthusiasts of Napoleon and institutional art

This solemn work will perfectly find its place in a prestigious office, a collector's library, a classic-style living room, or a commemorative space. It will appeal to Napoleonic art collectors, enthusiasts of legal history, and all those seeking a powerful work, imbued with symbolism and imperial elegance.

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