The Consulate
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) understood the importance of spreading his portrait to establish his presence among the French. He became the primary architect of his legend. Various media were used, from sculptures to snuffboxes and fans. The proliferation of objects depicting the Emperor or imperial symbols served as an extraordinary means of promoting the Napoleonic legend. However, with the Restoration, Bonapartists were compelled to engage in underground efforts, creating numerous seditious objects. After the Emperor's death in 1821 made him less of a threat in the eyes of the royalists, the production of items featuring the hero and his significant achievements resumed with vigor. The Second Empire (1852) formalized the imperial legend through commissioned sculptures for public squares and paintings for museums. While the Second Empire embraced official propaganda, the fall of the regime in 1870 put Napoleon's image on hold for twenty years. The resurgence of national sentiment in the 1890s saw the return of the hero's image, a status he has maintained ever since.
Created in collaboration with the Rmn - Grand Palais Molding Workshop.
Size: 24 cm
Data sheet
| Brand | Trudon |
|---|---|
| Height | 24cm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
Specific References
| upc | 1030001515 |
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| ean13 | 3397696440539 |















