The Coronation of Napoleon is a painting that was complete in 1807 by Jacques-Louis David. David was the official painter of Napoleon at this time. The painting is 20 feet by 32 feet. The coronation of Napoleon took place at Notre-Dame de Paris. The composition of the painting is organized around several axes. One axis is that which passes through the cross and has a vertical orientation. All eyes are on Napoleon.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
David Coronation of Napoleon
The Coronation of Napoleon is a painting that was complete in 1807 by Jacques-Louis David. David was the official painter of Napoleon at this time. The painting is 20 feet by 32 feet. The coronation of Napoleon took place at Notre-Dame de Paris. The composition of the painting is organized around several axes. One axis is that which passes through the cross and has a vertical orientation. All eyes are on Napoleon.
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