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Louis Napoleon Bonaparte

Description

Miniature bust-length portrait of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1788-1846) the King of Holland. Hi short dark hair is brushed towards face as he sits facing proper right. He wears ivory and red military uniform with large silver star on proper left breast, and gold epaulettes.

Date

1806

Materials

Watercolor on ivory, gold, glass

Dimensions

3.5 H x 2.75 W inches

Object ID

xx.5.56

Resource ID

8029

Notes

Miniature portrait has later 19th-century vermeil case in period style.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.