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Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor
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Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor
Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815
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In this handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank, Napoleon Bonaparte is depicted in the midst of his coronation ceremony as Emperor of France, held at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 2, 1804. The image captures a pivotal moment in the rise of the military leader to imperial power, as he places the imperial crown upon his own head, symbolizing his assumption of the throne. Surrounded by a sea of dignitaries, clergy, and nobility, Napoleon stands confidently, his regal robes adorned with ermine, as he reaches for the crown. His wife, Empress Joséphine, looks on approvingly, her own imperial robes draped elegantly around her. In the foreground, a bishop, dressed in full regalia, holds the crown aloft, ready to place it on Napoleon's head. This caricature, taken from "The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem" by Doctor Syntax, published by T. Tegg in London in 1815, offers a humorous take on the grandiose ceremony. Cruikshank's intricate engraving style captures the opulence and grandeur of the event, while the satirical tone adds a wry commentary on the political machinations of the time. The coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte was a significant moment in French history, marking the consolidation of his power and the establishment of the Napoleonic Empire. This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into this historic event, offering a unique perspective on the pomp and pageantry of imperial rule.
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