Napoleon IIIAlexandre Cabanel · 1865

  • Creation date1865
  • Dimensions41.0 x 32.0cm
  • MuseumWalters Art Museum

Alexandre Cabanel (1823 – 1889)

French academic realist known for polished figures and the sensual grace of The Birth of Venus, rendered with meticulous, smooth brushwork.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Napoleon III
  • Artist: Alexandre Cabanel
  • Year: 1865
  • Original dimensions: 41.0 x 32.0cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Walters Art Museum
  • Inventory number: 37.146
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range

Questions & Answers

How saturated is the palette of "Napoleon III"?

The palette of "Napoleon III" is balanced soft in saturation.

What underlying hue runs through "Napoleon III" by Alexandre Cabanel?

The dominant hue of "Napoleon III" by Alexandre Cabanel is golden yellow range. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Can the image of "Napoleon III" by Alexandre Cabanel be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Napoleon III" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

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