The Public Viewing David’s "Coronation" at the Louvre

Louis Léopold Boilly (French) 1810 David's monumental painting depicting Napoleon crowning his wife, Empress Josephine, was exhibited three times at the Musée du Louvre between 1808 and 1810. These exhibitions were highly political and celebratory, serving as public endorsements of Napoleon's bold assertion of power in 1804. Boilly's artwork portrays the scene inside the Louvre, where visitors could identify the key figures in David's expansive composition by referring to printed guidebooks, such as the one held by the military man on the left. People in the crowd are removing their hats, either as a sign of respect towards the imperial couple or to improve their view. Notably, there are many children among the spectators, possibly symbolizing the future of France. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from re